Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters (cm) in 9 yards? (Note: 1 yard=3 feet; 1 foot =12 inches; 1 inch =2.54 cm)

A. 775 cm

B. 780 cm

C. 823 cm

D. 830 cm

Answer Explanation:

Here we utilize the dimensional analysis of units of measurement of length to convert yards to cm as follows

9 yards is equal to 822.96 cm, which is about 823 cm.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

Q #1: The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the slope of a wheelchair ramp be no greater than 1:12. Which of the following is the minimum length of a ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 1.5 feet above the sidewalk?

A. 12 feet

B. 4.5 feet

C. 3 feet

D. 18 feet

Answer Explanation

We use the given slope to find the minimum length of the ramp. In this case, slope is the ratio of height to length of the lamp. Thus,

If we let x be the minimum length of the ramp. Then,

Substituting the value of slope into the above equation results in,

Solve for value of x by cross-products

X = 18 Feet

Thus, the minimum length of the ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 1.5 high is 18 feet.
Q #2: A bucket containing 2 2/5 gallons of water is 4/7 full. How many gallons of water is in one fully filled bucket?

A. 4 1/5

B. 2 1/5

C. 4 4/5

D. 2 2/5

Answer Explanation

we are asked to find the number of gallons a full tank can hold. A full tank is equivalent to 1.

Convert the mixed fraction into proper fraction as follows

(2frac{2}{5}=frac{left(2ast5 ight)+2}{5}=frac{10+2}{5}=frac{12}{5})

If we let x be the number of gallons in full tank, and setting up the proportion equation with the number of gallons on the numerator and fraction of tank on denominator as follows.

(frac{x gallons}{1 full tank}=frac{frac{12}{5} gallons}{frac{4}{7}full tank})

Cross-multiply to find the value of x.

(frac{x }{1 full tank}=frac{frac{12}{5} gallons}{frac{4}{7}full tank})

(x astfrac{4}{7}full tank=frac{12}{5} gallonsast1 full tank)

(x =frac{frac{12}{5} gallonsast1 full tank}{frac{4}{7}full tank}=frac{12}{5}divfrac{4}{7} gallons=frac{12}{5}astfrac{7}{4}gallons=frac{21}{5}gallons)

Converting 21/5 to a mixed fraction is 4 1/5. Thus, when the tank is full, it holds 4 1/5 gallons of water.
Q #3: Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 65 kg? (2.2 lb=1 kg)

A. 52.2 lb

B. 22.7 lb

C. 143 lb

D. 220 lb

Answer Explanation

To find the pounds equivalent of the kg given, we use the two options as given below.

OR

Since we want to remain with pounds, we use the second option and set up the equation below.

Thus, 65 kg is equal to 143 lb.