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Which of the following equations has a root in common with...

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If b, c and d are even integers, and Y is an odd integer,

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In the above diagram,

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a and b are nonzero integers such that 0.35a = 0.2b. What is the value of b in terms of a?

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Fractions/Ratios/Decimals

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For the set {2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, x}, which of the following values of x will most increase the standard deviation?

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On a 20 mile course, Pat bicycled at an average rate of 30 miles per hour

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The standard deviation of

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If [x] denotes the least integer greater than or equal to x and [x] = 0, which of the following statements must be true?

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If 1 > 1 - ab > 0, which of the following must be true?

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Which of the following points falls outside of the region defined

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Bill buys two types of soda. He buys m bottles of Brand A at $0.50 each. He buys n bottles of Brand B at $0.60 each...

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Two different primes may be said to"rhyme" around an integer

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The probability is 0.6 that an “unfair” coin will turn up tails on any given toss. If the coin is tossed 3 times, what

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A car travels from point A to point B. The average speed of the car is 60 miles/hr and

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We have a right triangle

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In the grid of dots above, each dot has equal vertical & horizontal spacing from the others. A small 45-45-90 triangle

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RATE - MACHINES X & y

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A craftsman sold his identical handcrafted items at a profit of 20 percent...

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The figure shows a right triangle ABC with

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The ‘moving walkway’ is a 300-foot long walkway consisting of a conveyor belt that moves continuously at 3 feet per

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When the integer n is divided by 17, the quotient is x and the remainder is 5. When n

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Combinations

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How many positive two-digit numbers yield a remainder of 1 when divided

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The chance of rain in Dennyville is 40% on Monday and 80% on Tuesday. What is the probability that it rains in

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When positive integer x is divided by 20, the remainder is 8. W

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cost price of 20 articles .........

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Arithmetic

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Probability

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A rectangular piece of cloth 2 feet wide was cut lengthwise

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Percents

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Running at the same constant rate, 6 identical machines...

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