NEX Mathematics 2

Question 1

What is 3/8 + 5/12?

Accepted Answer

19/24

Answer

Find the LCD (24): 3/8 = 9/24, 5/12 = 10/24. Sum: 9/24 + 10/24 = 19/24.

Question 2

A nurse works 36 hours per week. If she receives a 15% pay increase on her hourly rate of $28, what is her new weekly pay?

Accepted Answer

$1,159.20

Answer

New hourly rate: $28 × 1.15 = $32.20. New weekly pay: $32.20 × 36 = $1,159.20.

Question 3

Simplify: 4² × 3 - 2(5 + 3)

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

Following order of operations (PEMDAS): 4² = 16, parentheses: 5+3 = 8, then 16 × 3 = 48, and 2 × 8 = 16. Finally: 48 - 16 = 32.

Question 4

Convert 2.75 to a fraction in lowest terms.

Accepted Answer

Both A and C

Answer

2.75 = 2 + 0.75 = 2 + 75/100 = 2 + 3/4 = 2 3/4, which equals 11/4 as an improper fraction. Both A and C are correct representations.

Question 5

If a medication vial costs $12.50 and the hospital uses an average of 8 vials per day, what is the monthly cost for 30 days?

Accepted Answer

$3,000

Answer

Daily cost: $12.50 × 8 = $100. Monthly cost: $100 × 30 = $3,000.

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