Directions: Sometimes the easiest way to determine the correct answer on a multiple-choice test is to look at the answers. Figure the solutions for each choice, A, B, C, and D, and then choose the right one.
| 1. Greg volunteered to buy soft drinks for the party. He
needs 30 cans. Six packs cost $1.19. Twelve packs cost $2.05. And a case of 24 is $3.99.
To spend the least amount of money, Which one should he buy?
A. 3 twelve packs B. 1 case of 24 and a six pack C. 2 twelve packs and 1 six pack D. 5 six packs |
4. Neal has a packing box with a weight capacity of 50 pounds
. all of the following combinations will fit in the box, but which combination will allow
him to ship the most golf balls in the packing box without going over the 50 pound limit.
A. 1 box of 180,1 box of 50, and 1 box of 12 B. 5 boxes of 50 C. 24 boxes of 12 D. 1 box of 180 and 6 boxes of 12 |
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| 2. Kari was in charge of ordering 190 pairs of white gloves
for the marching band. Gloves cost $4 per pair, 20 pairs for $75, or 50 pairs for $180.
What is the least expensive way to order the gloves?
A. 3 packs of 50 pairs and 2 packs of 20 pairs. B. 4 packs of 50 pairs. C. 9 packs of 20 pairs and 10 single pairs. D. 10 packs of 20 pairs |
5. An elevator has a weight capacity of 750 pounds.
Who should get off the elevator to get as close as possible to its maximum weight capacity? A. Jackie B. Susan C. Terry D. George |
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| 3. Potatoes come in three sizes: 5 pounds for 99¢, 10 pounds for $1.88,
or 20 pounds for $3.20. If you need 75 pounds of potatoes, what is the least expensive
way to buy them.
A. 15 five pound bags B. 8 ten pound bags C. 7 ten pound bags and 1 five pound bag D. 3 twenty pound bags, 1 ten pound bag, and 1 five pound bag |
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