Quantitative Reasoning Semester 1 Exam

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What is the formula to calculate the price after a percentage increase?

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Final Price = Original Price + (Original Price * Percentage Increase)

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If a shirt costs $32.00 and is marked up by 12%, what is the new price?

Back

$35.84

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How do you convert map distances to actual distances using a scale?

Back

Use the ratio from the scale to set up a proportion: Map Distance / Actual Distance = Scale Ratio.

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If 3 inches on a map represents 35 miles, how many inches represent 315 miles?

Back

27 inches

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What is the scale of a map if 2 inches equals 40 miles?

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Scale = 2 inches / 40 miles = 1 inch / 20 miles.

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How do you find the actual distance between two points on a map?

Back

Multiply the map distance by the scale factor.

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What is a proportion in mathematics?

Back

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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If the actual size of an object is 8 feet long and you want a model that is 12 inches long, how do you find the model's width?

Back

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What is the total cost of items if the prices are $3.50, $2.25, and $9.95 with a 5% sales tax?

Back

$16.49

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How do you calculate sales tax on a purchase?

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Sales Tax = Total Purchase Price * Sales Tax Rate.