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    #21

    Interpreting Correlations

    In a study of various physical and behavioral variables, a researcher identifies a negative correlation between two factors. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a negative correlation?

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    Answer: B. As the speed of a vehicle increases, the remaining distance to its destination decreases.

    A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other decreases. The speed and distance example perfectly illustrates this inverse relationship.

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    #22

    Metric Unit Estimation

    Which of the following is the most appropriate metric unit of measurement for expressing the length of a standard credit card?

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    Answer: D. Centimeters

    Centimeters are the most practical unit for measuring handheld objects like credit cards, providing a manageable and standard numerical value.

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    #23

    Comparing Real Numbers

    Which of the following values is the greatest?

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    Answer: B. 3.45

    Learn how to compare fractions and decimals by converting them to a common format. 3.45 is the largest value provided in this set.

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    #24

    Unit Rate and Ratios

    A cyclist travels 5 miles in 20 minutes. Which of the following ratios expresses the cyclist's unit rate of travel per hour?

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    Answer: C. (15 miles) / (1 hour)

    Learn how to calculate unit rates for travel by converting minutes to hours using proportions or multiplication factors.

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    #25

    Geometry: Perimeter of Rectangles

    A nurse is planning a rectangular safety perimeter for a mobile health clinic. The area needs to be 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. What is the total perimeter, in feet, of the designated area?

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    Answer: D. 800 feet

    Learn how to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle by adding all four sides. Essential math practice for the ATI TEAS 7 exam.

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    #26

    Calculating the Mean (Average)

    A student receives the following scores on her weekly anatomy quizzes: 72, 88, 94, 75, 80, 78, 92, and 73. Which of the following is the mean of this set of quiz scores?

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    Answer: C. 81.5

    To find the mean, sum all the quiz scores (652) and divide by the total number of scores (8), resulting in 81.5.

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    #27

    Ratios and Proportions

    In a local outpatient clinic, the ratio of pediatric patients to adult patients is 5:2. If the clinic sees 50 adult patients in a single day, how many pediatric patients should the clinic staff expect to treat?

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    Answer: C. 125 patients

    Calculate the number of pediatric patients using a 5:2 ratio by setting up a proportion and solving for the missing value.

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    #28

    Comparing Rational Numbers

    Which of the following values is the greatest?

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    Answer: D. 8/3

    To find the greatest value, convert all fractions to decimals. 8/3 equals 2.66..., which is larger than 2.65, 2.6 (13/5), and 2.585.

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    #29

    Algebraic Cost Comparison

    A hospital is planning a charity gala and is comparing two catering companies. Caterer A charges a flat reservation fee of $450 plus $25 per guest. Caterer B charges a flat reservation fee of $250 plus $35 per guest. At what number of guests would the total cost of both caterers be exactly the same?

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    Answer: C. 20 guests

    Solve for the number of guests where two catering costs are equal by setting up the linear equation 450 + 25x = 250 + 35x.

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    #30

    Basic Probability and Fractions

    A pediatric nurse has a container of bandages for patients. The container holds 15 dinosaur bandages, 12 superhero bandages, 6 glitter bandages, 4 animal print bandages, and 3 plain bandages. If the nurse reaches in and selects one bandage at random, what is the probability that the bandage is a glitter bandage?

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    Answer: D. 3/40

    Learn how to solve TEAS probability problems by identifying the desired outcome and dividing by the total set, then simplifying the fraction.

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