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- 1. Quantitative Reasoning: Arithmetic and Algebra
If 2(x - 3) = 10, what is the value of x?
- a.5
- b.6
- c.8
- d.10
Answer: c
Explanation: Divide both sides by 2: x - 3 = 5. Add 3: x = 8. Check: 2(8 - 3) = 2(5) = 10.
- 2. Quantitative Reasoning: Arithmetic and Algebra
If x/4 = 9/12, what is the value of x?
- a.3
- b.4
- c.6
- d.9
Answer: a
Explanation: 9/12 simplifies to 3/4, so x/4 = 3/4, which means x = 3. Cross-multiplying gives 12x = 36, so x = 3.
- 3. Quantitative Reasoning: Arithmetic and Algebra
A number increased by 40% equals 70. What is the number?
- a.42
- b.50
- c.56
- d.60
Answer: b
Explanation: Let the number be x. Then 1.40x = 70, so x = 70 / 1.40 = 50. Check: 50 + 40% of 50 = 50 + 20 = 70.
- 4. Quantitative Reasoning: Geometry and Data
A circle has a radius of 5. What is its area, in terms of pi?
- a.10 pi
- b.15 pi
- c.20 pi
- d.25 pi
Answer: d
Explanation: Area = pi x radius squared = pi x 5 squared = 25 pi.
- 5. Quantitative Reasoning: Geometry and Data
The three angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. What is the measure of the largest angle?
- a.60 degrees
- b.80 degrees
- c.90 degrees
- d.120 degrees
Answer: c
Explanation: The ratio has 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 parts, and the angles sum to 180 degrees, so each part is 180 / 6 = 30 degrees. The largest angle is 3 parts = 3 x 30 = 90 degrees.
- 6. Text Completion
Text completion: Although the committee had expected a heated debate, the discussion proved surprisingly ____, ending in unanimous agreement within an hour.
- a.contentious
- b.prolonged
- c.amicable
- d.chaotic
Answer: c
Explanation: 'Although' signals a contrast with an expected heated debate, and the clue 'unanimous agreement within an hour' points to a friendly, cooperative tone. 'Amicable' fits. 'Contentious' and 'chaotic' contradict the calm outcome, and 'prolonged' conflicts with 'within an hour.'
- 7. Text Completion
Text completion: Because the evidence was merely ____, the jury could not convict; nothing directly tied the defendant to the crime.
- a.conclusive
- b.damning
- c.abundant
- d.circumstantial
Answer: d
Explanation: The clue 'nothing directly tied the defendant to the crime' points to indirect evidence. 'Circumstantial' evidence is exactly that. 'Conclusive' and 'damning' would support a conviction, and 'abundant' does not address whether the link is direct.
- 8. Sentence Equivalence
Sentence equivalence: Choose the word that best completes the sentence and matches the meaning implied by the context: 'Despite his wealth, he lived a ____ life, avoiding luxury and spending little.'
- a.lavish
- b.reckless
- c.frugal
- d.prominent
Answer: c
Explanation: The clues 'avoiding luxury and spending little' describe careful, thrifty living. 'Frugal' captures this exactly. 'Lavish' is the opposite, while 'reckless' and 'prominent' do not match the meaning.
- 9. Sentence Equivalence
Sentence equivalence: Choose the word that best completes the sentence given the context: 'The scientist remained ____ in the face of criticism, refusing to abandon a theory she believed the data supported.'
- a.hesitant
- b.apologetic
- c.indifferent
- d.steadfast
Answer: d
Explanation: 'Refusing to abandon' her theory signals firmness and resolve. 'Steadfast' means firmly loyal and unwavering. 'Hesitant' and 'apologetic' suggest doubt, and 'indifferent' suggests she did not care, which contradicts her active refusal.
- 10. Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary in context: In the sentence 'His candid assessment surprised the board, since most advisers softened their opinions,' the word 'candid' most nearly means:
- a.cautious
- b.lengthy
- c.frank
- d.hostile
Answer: c
Explanation: 'Candid' means honest and straightforward, contrasted here with advisers who 'softened their opinions.' 'Frank' is the closest synonym. 'Cautious' is the opposite in this context, and the sentence does not indicate length or hostility.