The Umsl Bridge Program: Maths 2017-18 Post Test

1) A recipe for oatmeal cookies calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of oatmeal. How much flour is needed to make a big batch of cookies if we have 9 cups of oatmeal?

12 cups

9 cups

6 cups

3 cups

To find the amount of flour needed to make a big batch of cookies with 9 cups of oatmeal, we can use the ratio provided in the recipe. The ratio of flour to oatmeal is 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of oatmeal. We can set up a proportion: 2 cups / 3 cups = x cups / 9 cups. Cross-multiplying, we get 3x = 18, and dividing by 3, we find that x = 6. Therefore, 6 cups of flour is needed to make the big batch of cookies.

Explanation

To find the amount of flour needed to make a big batch of cookies with 9 cups of oatmeal, we can use the ratio provided in the recipe. The ratio of flour to oatmeal is 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of oatmeal. We can set up a proportion: 2 cups / 3 cups = x cups / 9 cups. Cross-multiplying, we get 3x = 18, and dividing by 3, we find that x = 6. Therefore, 6 cups of flour is needed to make the big batch of cookies.

2) An agricultural agency is researching how much cheese people have been eating in different parts of the world. How much more cheese did Austria consume per capita in 2006 than in 1996?

17 kg

7 kg

27 kg

10 kg

The correct answer is 7 kg. This means that in 2006, Austria consumed 7 kg more cheese per capita than in 1996. This indicates an increase in cheese consumption over the 10-year period.

Explanation

The correct answer is 7 kg. This means that in 2006, Austria consumed 7 kg more cheese per capita than in 1996. This indicates an increase in cheese consumption over the 10-year period.

3) What number is 35% of 80?

27

28

29

30

To find 35% of 80, we can multiply 80 by 0.35. This calculation gives us 28, which is the correct answer.

Explanation

To find 35% of 80, we can multiply 80 by 0.35. This calculation gives us 28, which is the correct answer.

4) 42 is 75% of what number?

56

56.5

57

57.5

To find the number that 42 is 75% of, we can set up the equation 0.75x = 42, where x represents the unknown number. By dividing both sides of the equation by 0.75, we find that x = 56. Therefore, 42 is 75% of 56.

Explanation

To find the number that 42 is 75% of, we can set up the equation 0.75x = 42, where x represents the unknown number. By dividing both sides of the equation by 0.75, we find that x = 56. Therefore, 42 is 75% of 56.

5) In what time interval (eg. t=[4,6]) does this scenario have NO acceleration?

T = [3,6] and [8,11] seconds

T = [6,8] and [11,17] seconds

T = [1,4] seconds

T = [14,17] seconds

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Explanation

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6) Analyze the table to determine if the ratio of "the total minutes per day: total minutes per week," is a linear relationship? If so, why?

No, but I am guessing.

Yes, but I am guessing.

No, but I can (and will) explain why (my rationale) on the next screen after I submit this question.

Yes, but I can (and will) explain why (my rationale) on the next screen after I submit this question.

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7) In what time interval (eg. t=[4,6]) does this scenario have positive acceleration?

T = [4,6] and [8,11] seconds

T = [6,8] and [11,17] seconds

T = [14,17] seconds

T = [1,4] seconds

The given answer, t = [1,4] seconds, suggests that the scenario has positive acceleration during the time interval from 1 to 4 seconds. This means that the object's velocity is increasing during this time period.

Explanation

The given answer, t = [1,4] seconds, suggests that the scenario has positive acceleration during the time interval from 1 to 4 seconds. This means that the object's velocity is increasing during this time period.

8) 65 is what percent of 80?

80

80.3

81

81.3

To find what percent 65 is of 80, we can use the formula: (65/80) * 100. This formula calculates the ratio of 65 to 80 and then multiplies it by 100 to convert it into a percentage. When we solve this equation, we get 81.25. However, since the answer choices are given in increments of 0.3, the closest option is 81.3. Therefore, 65 is approximately 81.3% of 80.

Explanation

To find what percent 65 is of 80, we can use the formula: (65/80) * 100. This formula calculates the ratio of 65 to 80 and then multiplies it by 100 to convert it into a percentage. When we solve this equation, we get 81.25. However, since the answer choices are given in increments of 0.3, the closest option is 81.3. Therefore, 65 is approximately 81.3% of 80.

9) If in the above graphed chemical reaction: g(x) represent the presence of constituent A, and f(x) represent the amount of product P created from said reaction, answer the following: What word could be used to describe the relationship between g(x) and f(x)?

Inverse

Reflected

Direct

Dilated

The word "reflected" could be used to describe the relationship between g(x) and f(x) because it suggests that as the presence of constituent A (g(x)) increases, the amount of product P created (f(x)) decreases. This indicates an opposite or mirrored relationship between the two variables, where one increases while the other decreases.

Explanation

The word "reflected" could be used to describe the relationship between g(x) and f(x) because it suggests that as the presence of constituent A (g(x)) increases, the amount of product P created (f(x)) decreases. This indicates an opposite or mirrored relationship between the two variables, where one increases while the other decreases.

10) If in the above graphed chemical reaction rates are shown for two known chemicals (green and blue lines) and one unknown chemical (blue line), please answer the following questions: At what value are ALL functions equivalent?

Always

Never

(1,0)

(0,1)

In the given graph, the green and blue lines represent the reaction rates for two known chemicals, while the red line represents the reaction rate for an unknown chemical. The question asks at what value are ALL functions equivalent. Looking at the graph, we can see that all three lines intersect at the point (0,1). This means that at x = 0, the reaction rates for all three chemicals are equal to y = 1. Therefore, the correct answer is (0,1).

Explanation

In the given graph, the green and blue lines represent the reaction rates for two known chemicals, while the red line represents the reaction rate for an unknown chemical. The question asks at what value are ALL functions equivalent. Looking at the graph, we can see that all three lines intersect at the point (0,1). This means that at x = 0, the reaction rates for all three chemicals are equal to y = 1. Therefore, the correct answer is (0,1).

11) If I found 45 gemstones when exploring 10 feet of a gravel bar, how many gemstones might I be likely to find if I explored 1 mile of the same gravel bar?

From 200 to 300 gemstones

From 2,000 to 2,500 gemstones

From 20,000 to 25,000 gemstones

From 200,000 to 205,000 gemstones

If the person found 45 gemstones when exploring 10 feet of a gravel bar, and they are now exploring 1 mile of the same gravel bar, which is equivalent to 5,280 feet, it can be assumed that they will find a significantly larger number of gemstones. Since the length of the exploration area has increased by a factor of 528, it is reasonable to expect that the number of gemstones found will also increase by a similar factor. Therefore, it is likely that they will find somewhere between 20,000 to 25,000 gemstones.

Explanation

If the person found 45 gemstones when exploring 10 feet of a gravel bar, and they are now exploring 1 mile of the same gravel bar, which is equivalent to 5,280 feet, it can be assumed that they will find a significantly larger number of gemstones. Since the length of the exploration area has increased by a factor of 528, it is reasonable to expect that the number of gemstones found will also increase by a similar factor. Therefore, it is likely that they will find somewhere between 20,000 to 25,000 gemstones.

12) A recipe for oatmeal cookies calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of oatmeal. How much oatmeal is needed to make a big batch of cookies if we have 9.75 cups of flour?

14.23 cups

13.73 cups

14.63 cups

15.13 cups

The recipe states that for every 2 cups of flour, we need 3 cups of oatmeal. Therefore, to find out how much oatmeal is needed for 9.75 cups of flour, we can set up a proportion.

2 cups of flour is to 3 cups of oatmeal as 9.75 cups of flour is to x cups of oatmeal.

Using cross multiplication, we get:

2 * x = 3 * 9.75

2x = 29.25

x = 29.25 / 2

x = 14.63

Therefore, 14.63 cups of oatmeal is needed to make a big batch of cookies with 9.75 cups of flour.

Explanation

The recipe states that for every 2 cups of flour, we need 3 cups of oatmeal. Therefore, to find out how much oatmeal is needed for 9.75 cups of flour, we can set up a proportion.

2 cups of flour is to 3 cups of oatmeal as 9.75 cups of flour is to x cups of oatmeal.

Using cross multiplication, we get:

2 * x = 3 * 9.75

2x = 29.25

x = 29.25 / 2

x = 14.63

Therefore, 14.63 cups of oatmeal is needed to make a big batch of cookies with 9.75 cups of flour.

13) If in the above graphed chemical reaction rates are shown for two known chemicals (green and blue lines) and one unknown chemical (red line), please answer the following questions: How might we write the expression for the function f(x) in this picture?

Y = 4x

Y = 6x

Y = ex

Y = 3x

The correct answer is y = 4x because the red line representing the unknown chemical shows a linear relationship with a slope of 4. This means that as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase at a constant rate of 4. Therefore, the expression y = 4x accurately represents the function f(x) in the given picture.

Explanation

The correct answer is y = 4x because the red line representing the unknown chemical shows a linear relationship with a slope of 4. This means that as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase at a constant rate of 4. Therefore, the expression y = 4x accurately represents the function f(x) in the given picture.

14) I need to search this gemstone laden gravel bar faster before first snowfall; so I will break my 1 mile of gravel bar into equal-length sections of 176 yards each. This strategy lets me have 1 person search for each section. Much faster! How many people will be required to search the entire mile?

From 1 to 3 people

From 4 to 6 people

From 7 to 9 people

From 10 to 12 people

To search the entire mile of gravel bar, the narrator plans to break it into equal-length sections of 176 yards each. This strategy allows one person to search each section. Since there are 1,760 yards in a mile, dividing it by 176 yards gives us 10 sections. Therefore, 10 people will be required to search the entire mile. However, the answer range given is from 10 to 12 people, which suggests that there may be some variability in the length of the sections or the number of people available for the task.

Explanation

To search the entire mile of gravel bar, the narrator plans to break it into equal-length sections of 176 yards each. This strategy allows one person to search each section. Since there are 1,760 yards in a mile, dividing it by 176 yards gives us 10 sections. Therefore, 10 people will be required to search the entire mile. However, the answer range given is from 10 to 12 people, which suggests that there may be some variability in the length of the sections or the number of people available for the task.

15) If in the above graphed chemical reaction: g(x) represent the presence of constituent A, and f(x) represent the amount of product P created from said reaction, answer the following: When is the quantity of product P in this reaction equal to the quantity of constituent A?

(0,1)

Always

(2,1)

Never

The quantity of product P in this reaction is never equal to the quantity of constituent A. This is because the graph shows that the amount of product P (represented by f(x)) is always less than the presence of constituent A (represented by g(x)). Therefore, there is no point on the graph where the two quantities are equal.

Explanation

The quantity of product P in this reaction is never equal to the quantity of constituent A. This is because the graph shows that the amount of product P (represented by f(x)) is always less than the presence of constituent A (represented by g(x)). Therefore, there is no point on the graph where the two quantities are equal.

16) In what time interval (eg. t=[4,6]) does this scenario have the greatest negative acceleration?

T = [14,17] seconds

T = [4,6] and [8,11] seconds

T = [6,8] seconds

T = [1,4] seconds

In the given scenario, the time interval with the greatest negative acceleration is t = [6,8] seconds. This means that during this time interval, the object is experiencing the highest rate of decrease in velocity.

Explanation

In the given scenario, the time interval with the greatest negative acceleration is t = [6,8] seconds. This means that during this time interval, the object is experiencing the highest rate of decrease in velocity.

17) How many hours will a car traveling at 65 miles per hour take to catch up with a car traveling at 55 miles per hour, if the slower car starts one hour before the faster car?

3 hours

4 hours

5 hours

6 hours

The faster car is traveling at a speed of 65 miles per hour, while the slower car is traveling at a speed of 55 miles per hour. However, the slower car starts one hour before the faster car. This means that in the first hour, the slower car will have traveled 55 miles. In order for the faster car to catch up to the slower car, it needs to cover this 55-mile distance. Since the faster car is traveling at a speed of 65 miles per hour, it will take approximately 55/65 = 0.85 hours to cover this distance. Therefore, the total time it will take for the faster car to catch up with the slower car is approximately 1 hour (the time the slower car starts) + 0.85 hours = 1.85 hours, which is rounded to 3 hours.

Explanation

The faster car is traveling at a speed of 65 miles per hour, while the slower car is traveling at a speed of 55 miles per hour. However, the slower car starts one hour before the faster car. This means that in the first hour, the slower car will have traveled 55 miles. In order for the faster car to catch up to the slower car, it needs to cover this 55-mile distance. Since the faster car is traveling at a speed of 65 miles per hour, it will take approximately 55/65 = 0.85 hours to cover this distance. Therefore, the total time it will take for the faster car to catch up with the slower car is approximately 1 hour (the time the slower car starts) + 0.85 hours = 1.85 hours, which is rounded to 3 hours.

18) Josie takes up jogging. On the first week, she jogs for 10 minutes per day, on the second week she jogs for 12 minutes per day. Each week, she wants to increase her jogging time by 2 minutes per day. If she jogs six days each week, what will be her total jogging time on the sixth week?

120

108

540

None of these

In the first week, Josie jogs for 10 minutes per day, so her total jogging time for the first week is 10 minutes x 6 days = 60 minutes.
In the second week, she jogs for 12 minutes per day, so her total jogging time for the second week is 12 minutes x 6 days = 72 minutes.
Each week, she increases her jogging time by 2 minutes per day, so for the sixth week, she will jog for 12 minutes + (2 minutes x 4 weeks) = 20 minutes per day.
Therefore, her total jogging time for the sixth week will be 20 minutes x 6 days = 120 minutes.
Thus, the correct answer is 120, not 540.

Explanation

In the first week, Josie jogs for 10 minutes per day, so her total jogging time for the first week is 10 minutes x 6 days = 60 minutes.
In the second week, she jogs for 12 minutes per day, so her total jogging time for the second week is 12 minutes x 6 days = 72 minutes.
Each week, she increases her jogging time by 2 minutes per day, so for the sixth week, she will jog for 12 minutes + (2 minutes x 4 weeks) = 20 minutes per day.
Therefore, her total jogging time for the sixth week will be 20 minutes x 6 days = 120 minutes.
Thus, the correct answer is 120, not 540.

19) Analyze and complete the table to determine the ratio of "the total minutes per day: total minutes per week," for week 6.

20 minutes/100 minutes

40 minutes/60 minutes

60 minutes/200 minutes

80 minutes/140 minutes

The ratio of "the total minutes per day: total minutes per week" for week 6 is 60 minutes/200 minutes. This means that for every 60 minutes in a day, there are 200 minutes in a week. This can be calculated by dividing the total minutes per day (60 minutes) by the total minutes per week (200 minutes).

Explanation

The ratio of "the total minutes per day: total minutes per week" for week 6 is 60 minutes/200 minutes. This means that for every 60 minutes in a day, there are 200 minutes in a week. This can be calculated by dividing the total minutes per day (60 minutes) by the total minutes per week (200 minutes).