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20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

Convert 0.0350.035 to a percentage.

  1. A

    0.35%0.35\%

  2. B

    3.5%3.5\%

  3. C

    35%35\%

  4. D

    0.035%0.035\%

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: A proportion states that two ratios are equal.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Choose one
1 point

Which option gives 12/1812/18 in simplest form?

  1. A

    3/43/4

  2. B

    6/96/9

  3. C

    2/32/3

  4. D

    12/612/6

04
Written response
1 point

Calculate 0.48+1.70.48 + 1.7. Enter the result as a decimal.

05
True or false
1 point

True or false: 23÷45=56\frac{2}{3} \div \frac{4}{5} = \frac{5}{6}.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

06
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete the calculation: 1.2×0.35=1.2 \times 0.35 = .

07
Choose one
1 point

Round 6.2876.287 to the nearest hundredth.

  1. A

    6.286.28

  2. B

    6.296.29

  3. C

    6.306.30

  4. D

    6.26.2

08
Choose all
1 point

Select all decimal expressions that follow the stated pharmacy notation conventions for dose expressions.

  1. A

    0.5 mg0.5\text{ mg}

  2. B

    5 mg5\text{ mg}

  3. C

    .5 mg.5\text{ mg}

  4. D

    5.0 mg5.0\text{ mg}

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

Calculate the amount per milliliter: 250 mg5 mL=\frac{250\text{ mg}}{5\text{ mL}} = .

10
Written response
1 point

Calculate 13+16\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{6}. Enter your answer as a decimal.

11
Choose all
1 point

Select all additions that combine quantities of compatible kinds and therefore can be expressed using a common unit.

  1. A

    2 mg+3 mg2\text{ mg} + 3\text{ mg}

  2. B

    2 mL+3 mL2\text{ mL} + 3\text{ mL}

  3. C

    2 mg+3 mL2\text{ mg} + 3\text{ mL}

  4. D

    2 g+500 mg2\text{ g} + 500\text{ mg}

12
Written response
1 point

Solve the proportion 34=x20\frac{3}{4} = \frac{x}{20}. Enter the value of xx as a number.

13
Choose one
1 point

Which calculation is equivalent to 2.4÷0.62.4 \div 0.6 using the method of moving the decimal in both numbers the same number of places?

  1. A

    2.4÷62.4 \div 6

  2. B

    24÷0.624 \div 0.6

  3. C

    24÷624 \div 6

  4. D

    240÷6240 \div 6

14
Open ended
1 point

Use dimensional analysis to convert 0.65 g0.65\text{ g} to milligrams, given 1 g=1000 mg1\text{ g} = 1000\text{ mg}. Show the conversion-factor setup, identify which units cancel, and state the result with its unit.

15
True or false
1 point

True or false: 1.2×0.35=0.421.2 \times 0.35 = 0.42.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

16
Written response
1 point

In 5+2 mL5 + 2\,\text{mL}, what unit symbol must be attached to 55 so both quantities use the same unit symbol?

17
Choose one
1 point

Calculate and simplify 23×35\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{5}.

  1. A

    58\frac{5}{8}

  2. B

    615\frac{6}{15}

  3. C

    25\frac{2}{5}

  4. D

    56\frac{5}{6}

18
Choose one
1 point

A calculation calls for 15%15\% of 120120 units. What is the result?

  1. A

    88 units

  2. B

    1818 units

  3. C

    3030 units

  4. D

    8080 units

19
Choose one
1 point

Which fraction in simplest form is equivalent to 40%40\%?

  1. A

    410\frac{4}{10}

  2. B

    45\frac{4}{5}

  3. C

    14\frac{1}{4}

  4. D

    25\frac{2}{5}

20
Choose one
1 point

Calculate 5.2−0.835.2 - 0.83.

  1. A

    4.374.37

  2. B

    4.434.43

  3. C

    4.834.83

  4. D

    5.035.03