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Question 1 · Mathematics

A savings account balance is modeled by f(x) = 2x + 10, and the interest adjustment is g(x) = x + 5.

What is the value of f(g(3))?

  • A. 16
  • B. 21
  • C. 23
  • D. 26
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D. 26

g(3) = 3 + 5 = 8, then f(8) = 2(8) + 10 = 26.

Question 2 · Mathematics

What is the solution to the inequality 2x + 3 > 11?

  • A. x > 7
  • B. x > 4
  • C. x < 4
  • D. x > 14
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B. x > 4

Subtract 3: 2x > 8. Divide by 2: x > 4.

Question 3 · Mathematics

A speed of 30 meters per second is equivalent to how many kilometers per hour?

  • A. 30
  • B. 54
  • C. 72
  • D. 108
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D. 108

30 m/s * (3600 s/h) / (1000 m/km) = 30 * 3.6 = 108 km/h.

Question 4 · Mathematics

A car depreciates at a rate of 1500 dollars per year. After 4 years the total depreciation is to be expressed in thousands of dollars.

What is the total depreciation in thousands of dollars?

  • A. 1.5
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 6000
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C. 6

Total depreciation is 1500 * 4 = 6000 dollars, which is 6 thousand dollars.

Question 5 · Mathematics

A hotel room is shaped as a rectangular prism with length 5 meters, width 4 meters, and height 3 meters.

What is the volume of the room in cubic meters?

  • A. 12
  • B. 60
  • C. 20
  • D. 94
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B. 60

Volume is length * width * height = 5 * 4 * 3 = 60.

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