Which of the following is the decimal equivalent of 9/20?
A. 0.45
B. 3.4
C. 3.57
D. 0.18
9/20 is the same as 9 divided by 20, which is evaluated 9÷20. The value becomes 0.45.
Thus, 9/20 is equal to 0.45.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Solve for z in the equation above.
A. z=rwy+x
B. z=rw+(y/x)
C. z=y(x+rw)
D. z=rw-(y/x)
Answer Explanation
We are asked to make z the subject of the formula.
First, we subtract y/x from both sides of the equation
Thus, the formula for finding the value of z is
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Q #2: To determine the cost of a phone, the seller considers the brand name, size of the RAM, and size of the battery. Which of the following is the dependent variable?
A. Cost of a phone
B. Brand name
C. Size of the RAM
D. Size of the battery
Answer Explanation
A dependent variable is one that changes when another variable changes. In this case, the cost of the phone will change depending on the change in brand name, size of the RAM, and size of the battery. Thus, cost of a phone is a dependent variable.
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Q #3: 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. 22 feet
B. 19.5 feet
C. 32.5 feet
D. 18 feet
Answer Explanation
The slope represents the ratio of rise to run. Let p be the minimum length of the ramp, we can set a ratio equation as follows. Then,
The minimum length of the ramp needed is 18 feet to access to a door that is 1.5 feet above the sidewalk.
