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Question 1 · Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics

Which fraction is equivalent to 0.375?

  • A. 3/5
  • B. 3/7
  • C. 3/8
  • D. 5/8
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C. 3/8

0.375 = 375/1000 = 3/8 after simplification.

Question 2 · Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics

The first quartile of an ordered data set is the

  • A. median of the entire set
  • B. value at the 75th percentile
  • C. mean of the lower half
  • D. median of the lower half (the 25th percentile)
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D. median of the lower half (the 25th percentile)

The first quartile, Q1, is the median of the lower half of an ordered data set and marks about the 25th percentile.

Question 3 · Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics

A standard deck has 52 cards. What is the probability of drawing a heart?

  • A. 1/4
  • B. 1/13
  • C. 1/2
  • D. 4/13
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A. 1/4

There are 13 hearts out of 52 cards. Probability = 13/52 = 1/4.

Question 4 · Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics

Simplify (a⁵ · a⁻²)/(a³).

  • A. a¹⁰
  • B. a⁰
  • C. a⁴
  • D. a
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B. a⁰

Combine exponents: a^(5 + (-2) - 3) = a⁰.

Question 5 · Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics

Solve for x: 2x + 9 = 25.

  • A. x = 7
  • B. x = 16
  • C. x = 8
  • D. x = 17
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C. x = 8

Subtract 9: 2x = 16. Divide by 2: x = 8.

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