If dn = d−−√24, what value of n makes this equation true?\

1. Which of the following options is a better purchase for a microwave? 

D. $10 down with equal payments of $5 for 24 weeks

2. An employer may conduct an aptitude test to check for what? 

D. The capacity to acquire certain skills (not sure about this one, but it's my best guess)


3. John and Mary Billings own a condominium with an assessed value of $110,000. If the tax rate is 25 mills per $1.00 of assessed valuation, how much tax do they pay? 

B. $2,750

Rob Polanski is a tractor salesman. Last week his total sales amounted to $38,642.00, and he received $2,704.94 in commission. What is his rate of commission? 

D. 7%

5. A letter of application is intended to 

D. outline your value to a prospective employer

6. From net earnings of $740 per month, Lisa Jones must spend $200 for her portion of the rent on an apartment she shares with two friends. What percent of her net income is her rent payment?

B. 27%

7. An animal shelter has a ratio of dogs to cats that's 3:2. If there are 30 cats at the shelter, how many dogs are there? 

B. 45

8. For a two week period, John and Amanda had the following transactions occur to their checking account: a deposit of $1,644.50; checks written for $190, $45, and $7.50; and debit card transactions for $30, $5.59, $7.20, and $21.30. What is the ending balance for this time frame? 

A. $1,337.91

9. Mary Stevens earns $6 an hour at her job and is entitled to time-and-a-half for overtime and double time on holidays. Last week she worked 40 hours of regular time, 61/2 hours of overtime, and 8 hours of holiday time. How much did she earn? 

D. $394.50

10. John bought a used truck for $4,500. He made an agreement with the dealer to put $1,500 down and make payments of $350 for the next 10 months. The extra cost paid by taking this deal is equivalent to what actual yearly rate of interest? 

A. 33%

11. Mary Palm's checking account had a starting balance of $785.63. She wrote a check for $57.00 for groceries and a check for $125.00 for a car payment. Yesterday she deposited $57.25 in her checking account. What is Mary's current balance? 

C. $660.88

12. Suppose your bank honors a check for which you don't have sufficient funds in your checking account. This action means that you've arranged beforehand for a/an loan. 

B. overdraft

13. Ralph Jordan recently bought a new lawnmower for $228.00. If he paid 6% sales tax on the lawnmower, what was the total cost of the lawnmower? 

B. $241.68

14. The gross income of Abelina Bennett is $215 per week. Her deductions are: $15.16, FICA tax; $29.33, income tax; 2% state tax; 1% city tax; and 3% retirement fund. What is her net income? 

C. $157.61

15. If Michelle walked 5 meters, how many inches did she walk? 

C. 196.85 inches

16. Lily Quinn makes $12.50 an hour. She works 4 hours on Monday, 6 hours on Tuesday, 9 hours on Wednesday, 3 hours on Thursday, and 7 hours on Friday. What is her gross pay? 

D. $362.50

17. Jan Quint earns $11.00 an hour at her job and is entitled to time-and-a-half for overtime, and double time on holidays. Last week she worked 40 hours of regular time, 9 hours of overtime, and 12 hours of holiday time. How much did she earn last week?

D. $852.50

18. The mean is defined as the 

B. average of a data set.

19. A home mortgage is usually borrowed for how long? 

D. 20–30 years

20. Eliza Savage received a statement from her bank showing a checking account balance of $324.18 as of January 18. Her own checkbook shows a balance of $487.38 as of January 29. The bank returned all of the cancelled checks but three. The amounts of these three checks are $15.00, $77.49, and $124.28. How much did Eliza deposit in her account between January 18 and January 29? 

C. $379.97

1. Which of the following options is a better purchase for a microwave? 

D. $10 down with equal payments of $5 for 24 weeks

2. An employer may conduct an aptitude test to check for what? 

D. The capacity to acquire certain skills (not sure about this one, but it's my best guess)


3. John and Mary Billings own a condominium with an assessed value of $110,000. If the tax rate is 25 mills per $1.00 of assessed valuation, how much tax do they pay? 

B. $2,750

Rob Polanski is a tractor salesman. Last week his total sales amounted to $38,642.00, and he received $2,704.94 in commission. What is his rate of commission? 

D. 7%

5. A letter of application is intended to 

D. outline your value to a prospective employer

6. From net earnings of $740 per month, Lisa Jones must spend $200 for her portion of the rent on an apartment she shares with two friends. What percent of her net income is her rent payment?

B. 27%

7. An animal shelter has a ratio of dogs to cats that's 3:2. If there are 30 cats at the shelter, how many dogs are there? 

B. 45

8. For a two week period, John and Amanda had the following transactions occur to their checking account: a deposit of $1,644.50; checks written for $190, $45, and $7.50; and debit card transactions for $30, $5.59, $7.20, and $21.30. What is the ending balance for this time frame? 

A. $1,337.91

9. Mary Stevens earns $6 an hour at her job and is entitled to time-and-a-half for overtime and double time on holidays. Last week she worked 40 hours of regular time, 61/2 hours of overtime, and 8 hours of holiday time. How much did she earn? 

D. $394.50

10. John bought a used truck for $4,500. He made an agreement with the dealer to put $1,500 down and make payments of $350 for the next 10 months. The extra cost paid by taking this deal is equivalent to what actual yearly rate of interest? 

A. 33%

11. Mary Palm's checking account had a starting balance of $785.63. She wrote a check for $57.00 for groceries and a check for $125.00 for a car payment. Yesterday she deposited $57.25 in her checking account. What is Mary's current balance? 

C. $660.88

12. Suppose your bank honors a check for which you don't have sufficient funds in your checking account. This action means that you've arranged beforehand for a/an loan. 

B. overdraft

13. Ralph Jordan recently bought a new lawnmower for $228.00. If he paid 6% sales tax on the lawnmower, what was the total cost of the lawnmower? 

B. $241.68

14. The gross income of Abelina Bennett is $215 per week. Her deductions are: $15.16, FICA tax; $29.33, income tax; 2% state tax; 1% city tax; and 3% retirement fund. What is her net income? 

C. $157.61

15. If Michelle walked 5 meters, how many inches did she walk? 

C. 196.85 inches

16. Lily Quinn makes $12.50 an hour. She works 4 hours on Monday, 6 hours on Tuesday, 9 hours on Wednesday, 3 hours on Thursday, and 7 hours on Friday. What is her gross pay? 

D. $362.50

17. Jan Quint earns $11.00 an hour at her job and is entitled to time-and-a-half for overtime, and double time on holidays. Last week she worked 40 hours of regular time, 9 hours of overtime, and 12 hours of holiday time. How much did she earn last week?

D. $852.50

18. The mean is defined as the 

B. average of a data set.

19. A home mortgage is usually borrowed for how long? 

D. 20–30 years

20. Eliza Savage received a statement from her bank showing a checking account balance of $324.18 as of January 18. Her own checkbook shows a balance of $487.38 as of January 29. The bank returned all of the cancelled checks but three. The amounts of these three checks are $15.00, $77.49, and $124.28. How much did Eliza deposit in her account between January 18 and January 29? 

C. $379.97

Based on the Baroness' interaction with the Baron, it can be inferred that she feels as though she must prove her worth. In the excerpt, it is mentioned that she was interested at first in her husband's discussions about the functioning of the state machinery, but later her interest waned. This suggests that she may have felt intellectually inferior or insignificant compared to her husband. In an attempt to demonstrate her value and maintain a meaningful role in the relationship, she dedicated herself entirely to being a model mother to their baby. This implies that she feels the need to prove her worth and contribution in their relationship beyond just being the mother of his child. Therefore, option A, "She feels as though she must prove her worth," is the correct answer.

The word that could replace the phrase "colossal gigantic" and still reflect its meaning is "monstrous" (Option C).

In the context of the paragraph, the author uses the phrase "colossal gigantic" to describe the machinery of the State. This suggests that the scale and size of the machinery are enormous and immense. The word "monstrous" also carries a similar meaning of being very large or huge, emphasizing the magnitude and imposing nature of the machinery.

Options A, B, and D do not convey the same sense of size and scale as "colossal gigantic." "Magnificent" (Option A) means impressive or beautiful, but it does not necessarily emphasize the large size. "Incomprehensible" (Option B) means difficult to understand and does not convey the physical size of the machinery. "Extensive" (Option D) refers more to the extent or scope rather than the physical size of the machinery.

Therefore, the most suitable word to replace "colossal gigantic" in this context would be "monstrous" (Option C).

The interactions between the Baron and the Baroness move the plot forward by setting the stage for an eventual disagreement. This can be seen through the progression of their relationship and their different perspectives on life and love.

In the beginning, the Baron is disillusioned and falls in love with a girl who marries someone else. He complains about her conduct to his friends, but they laugh at him. Despite being part of "society" and participating in its pursuits, he holds contempt for its amusements. However, when he meets the Baroness at a ball and dances with her, he realizes that they think alike.

They engage in a conversation where the Baroness confesses to not believing in love, and the Baron suggests they get married since they think alike. They both agree and eventually marry each other. This marks a turning point in the plot as they are portrayed as equals who understand each other without the need for expressing love.

After their marriage, the Baron embarks on a journey of self-improvement. He develops a sense of duty, becomes politically involved, and gains a position in the Board of Education. On the other hand, the Baroness remains skeptical about the improvement of humanity and does not share her husband's enthusiasm for his work. She focuses on being a model mother and demonstrating her worth through motherhood.

As the plot progresses, the Baron's absence for two months makes the Baroness realize her love for him and her fear of losing him. When the Baron returns, he tries to share his experiences and knowledge with her, explaining the workings of the machinery of the State. However, the Baroness's interest starts to wane, and she dedicates herself solely to being a mother. This difference in interests and priorities sets the stage for an eventual disagreement and potential conflict between the Baron and the Baroness.

Therefore, option C, "by setting the stage for an eventual disagreement," best describes how the interactions between the Baron and the Baroness move the plot forward.

In the passage, the phrase "make his name" means "make him famous."

Option A, "make him famous," is the correct answer. This phrase suggests that the book that George wants to write will bring him recognition and renown, elevating his reputation and making him well-known in his field.

The central idea that emerges throughout this story is:

D. It is important to pursue your passions.

Throughout the story, George expresses his ambition and desire to write a great book on the Metaphysics of Ethics. However, despite his initial enthusiasm, he continually postpones starting the book due to various reasons such as lack of time, being busy with work, waiting for the right season, or finding other distractions. Despite the passage of time and the mounting pressure from his spouse, George still talks hopefully of beginning the book, demonstrating that pursuing his passion for writing is important to him, even though he has not yet acted upon it. This central idea emphasizes the importance of following one's passions and not letting other influences or excuses hinder the pursuit of personal goals.