Math
If m and p are positive integers and left parenthesis m plus p right parenthesis cross times m is even, which of the following must be true? (A) If m is odd, then p is odd. (B) If m is odd, then p is even. (C) If m is even, then p is even. (D) If m is even, then p is odd. (E) m must be even.
A) What is "If m is odd, then p is odd"?
If 16 + 4x is 10 more than 14, what is the value of 8x?
The practice of storytelling for entertainment and instruction was at one time so widespread that it was virtually ---- (A) rigorous (B) universal (C) elevating (D) uncommon (E) unknown
Yogurt manufacturers, food scientists; and government officials are also working together.
A) NO CHANGE B) scientists: and C) scientists, and D) scientists, and,
scientists, and
Given the many health benefits of the food, the advantages of Greek yogurt "outdo" the potential drawbacks of its production. Replace with... a) NO CHANGE b) defeat c) outperform d) outweigh
If a and b are integers greater than 100 such that a + b = 300, which of the following could be the exact ratio of a to b? (A) 9 to 1 (B) 5 to 2 (C) 5 to 3 (D) 4 to 1 (E) 3 to 2
E) What is "3 to 2"?
Aaron is staying at a hotel that charges $99.95 per night. A tax of 8% is applied to the room rate. A one-time untaxed fee of $5.00 is charged. What represents the total cost for staying x nights?
1.08(99.95x)+5
Although some think the terms "bug" and "insect" are ---- , the former term actually refers to ---- group of insects. (A) parallel . . an identical (B) precise . . an exact (C) interchangeable . . a particular (D) exclusive . . a separate (E) useful . . a useless
C) What is "interchangeable . . a particular"?
"Others have accepted the ethical critique and embraced corporate social responsibility."
What does the word 'embraced' most nearly mean?
A) lovingly held. B) readily adopted. C) eagerly hugged. D) reluctantly used
B) readily adopted
If y=kx, where k is a constant, and y = 24 when x = 6, what is the value of y when x = 5 ?
If y = (x + 3)2, then (-2x - 6)2 must equal which of the following? (A) -4y2 (B) -2y2 (C) -4y (D) 2y (E) 4y
E) What is "4y"?
The atomic weight of an unknown element, in atomic mass units (amu), is approximately 20% less than that of calcium. The atomic weight of calcium is 40 amu. Which of the following best approximates the atomic weight, in amu, of the unknown element?
The advertised property, which ---- vast and unspoiled stretches, will undoubtedly ---- potential buyers who yearn for seclusion. (A) spans . . interfere with (B) abuts . . appeal to (C) overlooks . . infuriate (D) precludes . . assemble (E) erodes . . inspire
B) What is "abuts . . appeal to"?
Though the concept remained a local trend at first, international Repair Cafés, all affiliated with the Dutch Repair Café via its website, have since arisen in France, Germany, South Africa, the United States, and 44 other countries "on top of that".
What change should be made to the quoted section? A) NO CHANGE B) in addition. C) likewise. D) DELETE the quoted portion, and end the sentence with a period.
D) DELETE the quoted portion, and end the sentence with a period.
A radioactive substance decays at an annual rate of 13 percent. If the initial amount of the substance is 325 grams, which of the following functions f models the remaining amount of the substance, in grams, t years later? A) f (t) = 325(0.87)t B) f (t) = 325(0.13)t C) f (t) = 0.87(325)t D) f (t) = 0.13(325)t
A) f (t) = 325(0.87)t
If xy = 2 and xy^2 = 8, what is the value of x? (A) 1 half (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) 8 (E) 16
A) What is "1/2"?
Fruit for a dessert costs $1.20 a pound. If 5 pounds of fruit are needed to make a dessert that serves 18 people, what is the cost of the fruit needed to make enough of the same dessert to serve 24 people?
The novel's protagonist, a pearl diver, naively expects that the buyers will compete among themselves to pay him the best price for his pearl, but instead they ---- to ---- him. (A) venture . . reward (B) pretend . . praise (C) conspire . . reimburse (D) refuse . . cheat (E) collude . . swindle
E) What is "collude . . swindle"?
Arcane means... A) mysterious or secret B) begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish C)an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something D)be in conflict with
"Imminent" means... A) hidden, or secluded B) the ability to understand something immediately C) about to happen D) severe suffering or deprivation
C) about to happen
If n is an odd integer, which of the following must be an odd integer? (A) n - 1 (B) n + 1 (C) 2n (D) 3n + 1 (E) 4n + 1
E) What is "4n + 1"?
A special lottery is to be held to select the student who will live in the only deluxe room in a dormitory. There are 100 seniors, 150 juniors, and 200 sophomores who applied. Each senior's name is placed in the lottery 3 times; each junior's name, 2 times; and each sophomore's name, 1 time. What is the probability that a senior's name will be chosen? (A) 1/8 (B) 2/9 (C) 2/7 (D) 3/8 (E) 1/2
A discerning publishing agent can ------- promising material from a mass of submissions, separating the good from the bad. (A) supplant (B) dramatize (C) finagle (D) winnow (E) overhaul
D) What is "WINNOW"?
Typically, the ice sheet begins to show evidence of thawing in late summer. This follows several weeks of higher temperatures.
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences at the underlined portion?
A) summer, following
B) summer, and this thawing follows
C) summer, and such thawing follows
D) summer and this evidence follows
A) summer, following
The result is a self-reinforcing cycle. As the ice melts, the land and water under the ice become exposed, and since land and water are darker than snow, the surface absorbs even more heat, which "is related to the rising temperatures."
Which choice best completes the description of a self-reinforcing cycle?
A) NO CHANGE
B) raises the surface temperature.
C) begins to cool at a certain point.
D) leads to additional melting.