Rise Placement Test Quantitative Reasoning 3

Question 1

A recipe calls for 2.5 cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups of flour are needed to make 60 cookies?

Accepted Answer

6.25

Answer

Rate = 2.5/24; for 60 cookies: (2.5/24) × 60 = 150/24 = 6.25 cups.

Question 2

The table below shows test scores: 72, 85, 90, 88, 72, 95, 72. What is the mode?

Accepted Answer

72

Answer

The mode is the value that appears most often; 72 appears three times.

Question 3

Which inequality represents all values of x where −3x + 7 > 16?

Accepted Answer

x < −3

Answer

−3x > 9; dividing by −3 and flipping the inequality: x < −3.

Question 4

A car travels 270 miles in 4.5 hours. At the same rate, how many minutes will it take to travel 90 miles?

Accepted Answer

90

Answer

Speed = 270/4.5 = 60 mph; time = 90/60 = 1.5 hours = 90 minutes.

Question 5

A scatter plot shows a strong negative correlation. Which statement best describes the relationship?

Accepted Answer

As x increases, y decreases

Answer

A negative correlation means that as x increases, y tends to decrease.

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