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Based on recent statistics, Green Way Airlines expects 4.2% of its customers will be “no-shows”. If the airline sold 260 seats for a flight, how many people would the airline expect as “no-shows”? (Round to the nearest whole number)

If the airplane can hold 254 passengers, can all those who show up at the gate get on the plane? Explain.

JK Builders bought 35 acres of land for a housing development. They will give 1.75 acres to the city for a playground and subdivide the remaining land into house lots of 0.875 acres. How many house lots can be formed?

The average snowfall amounts for 5 winter months in Burlington, Vermont are given in the table. a) Find the mean snowfall amount. b) Find the median snowfall amount. Month Snowfall (in.) November 6.6 December 18.1 January 18.8 February 16.8 March 12.4

A four-function calculator is permitted. Cellphones may not be used as calculators. Each question will be graded in accordance with the rubric attached at the end of this test. Show all work on the test or on the work paper provided. The minimum passing grade is 65%. You have one chance to retake the exam.

Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity are painting 16 interior walls in new homes that have been built. Each wall measures 14 feet by feet. a) If a gallon of paint covers 400 square feet, how many gallons will be required to paint all the walls? (Round to next whole number) b) If each gallon costs $27.95, find the cost of the project.

In a recent year, wind machines in the United States generated 17.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity (enough to power more than 1.6 million households). The nation’s total electricity production was 4450 billion kilowatt-hours. What percent of the total electrical energy production was generated by wind machines?

If a inch line on a map represents a 9-mile road, how many miles would be represented by a inch line?

At a fire sale, items are being sold at 3/4 off the marked price. What is the sale price of an item that has a marked price of $156?

Sixteen ounces of mouthwash costs $3.49 while a 33-ounce container of the same brand costs $6.99. Which is a better buy? Why?

The price of gasoline jumped from $3.24 per gallon to $4.05 per gallon in one year. What was the percent increase?

You buy 2.75 yards of material at $4.80 per yard and pay $0.87 sales tax. What is the total cost for your purchase?

Ruth orders clothes from a retail catalog. She orders two turtleneck tops for $35 each, two pairs of stretch pants for $45 each, one winter jacket for $130, and three leather belts for $25 each. The shipping and handling charge for the order is $15. What is the total charge for Ruth’s order?

A recipe for a wedding punch calls for 12 quarts of champagne. If the champagne comes in bottles that are 4/5 of a quart, how many bottles of champagne would be needed?

One bank offers a 4-year car loan at an annual simple interest rate of 7% plus a loan application fee of $45. A second bank offers 4-year car loans at an annual simple interest rate of 8% but charges no loan application fee. If you need to borrow $5800 to purchase a car, which of the two bank loans has the lesser loan cost? (Assume you keep the car for all 4 years.)

A new retail space is to be built on the cement slab diagramed below. Area of a circle: ; use 3.14 to approximate the value of Area of a rectangle: 70 ft. 30 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. a) What is the area of the slab? b) If the slab is 6 inches thick, how many cubic feet of cement will the slab contain? (Use 1 foot = 12 inches)

In a recent survey of new car buyers, 20 of 63 men said they would prefer to buy a silver car while 16 of 49 women said they would prefer silver. a) Which group has a stronger preference for silver cars? b) Explain your answer.

BONUS QUESTION (5 points): How many acres are contained in 1 square mile? (1 mile = 5280 ft.; 1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft.)

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Introduction

The following is a comprehensive analysis and solution set for various mathematical problems involving percentages, ratios, geometry, cost calculations, and statistical measures as presented in the provided exam questions. Each problem is addressed with detailed calculations, explanations, and proper application of mathematical principles. The goal is to demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic mathematical concepts applied to real-world contexts.

Question 1: Expected No-Shows and Boarding Capacity

Green Way Airlines expects 4.2% of its customers will be no-shows. Given 260 tickets sold, the expected number of no-shows is calculated as:

Number of no-shows = 4.2% of 260 = 0.042 × 260 = 10.92 ≈ 11 (rounded to the nearest whole number).

Regarding whether all passengers can board given the aircraft's capacity of 254 seats, if the airline expects 11 no-shows, then the expected number of passengers showing up is:

Passengers showing up = 260 – 11 = 249.

Since 249 ≤ 254, all passengers can be accommodated, and everyone who shows up can get on the plane. This conclusion assumes the estimation of no-shows is accurate, and no additional unforeseen circumstances occur.

Question 2: Land Division for Housing Development

JK Builders have a total of 35 acres. They donate 1.75 acres to the city, leaving:

Remaining land = 35 – 1.75 = 33.25 acres.

This remaining land is subdivided into house lots of 0.875 acres each. The number of house lots is:

Number of lots = 33.25 / 0.875 = 38

Thus, 38 house lots can be formed from the remaining land.

Question 3: Snowfall Analysis

a) Mean Snowfall

The snowfall data in inches for five months are: November 6.6, December 18.1, January 18.8, February 16.8, March 12.4.

The mean is calculated as:

Mean = (6.6 + 18.1 + 18.8 + 16.8 + 12.4) / 5 = 72.7 / 5 = 14.54 inches.

b) Median Snowfall

Arranged in order: 6.6, 12.4, 16.8, 18.1, 18.8.

The median is the middle value: 16.8 inches.

Question 4: Paint Calculation and Cost

Each of the 16 walls measures 14 feet in height and width (assuming square walls for simplicity). So, the area of one wall is:

Area per wall = 14 × 14 = 196 sq ft.

Total area of 16 walls = 16 × 196 = 3,136 sq ft.

Paint coverage per gallon = 400 sq ft.

Gallons needed = 3,136 / 400 = 7.84 ≈ 8 gallons (rounded).

Cost of painting = 8 gallons × $27.95 = $223.60.

Question 5: Wind Energy Contribution

The wind energy generated is 17.8 billion kWh; total energy is 4450 billion kWh. The percentage contribution is:

(17.8 / 4450) × 100 ≈ 0.4%.

Thus, wind energy accounts for approximately 0.4% of total electricity production, indicating its relatively small but significant contribution towards renewable energy sources.

Question 6: Map Distance Conversion

If 1 inch on the map equals 9 miles of real-world road, then 1.5 inches represent:

Distance = 1.5 inches × 9 miles/inch = 13.5 miles.

Question 7: Discounted Price Calculation

Item marked at $156 with a 75% off sale (since 3/4 off means 75% discount):

Sale price = $156 × (1 – 0.75) = $156 × 0.25 = $39.00.

Question 8: Cost-Per-Ounce Comparison

16 oz costs $3.49, cost per ounce = $3.49 / 16 ≈ $0.218 per oz.

33 oz costs $6.99, cost per ounce = $6.99 / 33 ≈ $0.212 per oz.

Since $0.212

Question 9: Gasoline Price Increase Percentage

Price increased from $3.24 to $4.05.

Percentage increase = [(4.05 – 3.24) / 3.24] × 100 = (0.81 / 3.24) × 100 ≈ 25%.

Question 10: Material Cost and Tax

Material cost = 2.75 yards × $4.80 = $13.20.

Total cost including tax = $13.20 + $0.87 = $14.07.

Question 11: Ruth’s Clothing Order

Clothes costs:

• Two turtleneck tops: 2 × $35 = $70
• Two stretch pants: 2 × $45 = $90
• One winter jacket: $130
• Three leather belts: 3 × $25 = $75

Subtotal = $70 + $90 + $130 + $75 = $365.

Total charge including shipping = $365 + $15 = $380.

Question 12: Champagne Bottles Needed

Champagne required = 12 quarts.

One bottle = 4/5 quart = 0.8 quart.

Bottles needed = 12 / 0.8 = 15 bottles.

Question 13: Comparing Car Loan Costs

For the 7% interest rate:

Simple interest over 4 years = $5800 × 0.07 × 4 = $1,624.

Including application fee: $1,624 + $45 = $1,669.

For the 8% interest rate:

Interest = $5800 × 0.08 × 4 = $1,856.

No application fee here.

Since $1,669

Question 14: Cement Slab Area and Volume

Assuming the circular area is part of the slab and the rectangle measures 70 ft by 30 ft, the total area is:

Area of rectangle = 70 × 30 = 2,100 sq ft.

Area of the circle (assuming a radius r; but since no radius is provided explicitly, we consider the circle area separately if given).

For the sake of the example, assuming the circle's area: Area = 3.14 × r² (r not specified, so this section remains conceptual).

Total volume of the slab = area × thickness; thickness is 6 inches = 0.5 ft, therefore:

Volume = total area in sq ft × 0.5 ft.

Question 15: Preference for Silver Cars

Men: 20 of 63 prefer silver; women: 16 of 49 prefer silver.

Preference ratios:

• Men: 20 / 63 ≈ 31.75%
• Women: 16 / 49 ≈ 32.65%

Women show a slightly higher preference for silver cars; thus, women have a stronger preference.

Explanation: The percentage of women preferring silver cars exceeds that of men, indicating a marginally stronger preference among women.

Bonus Question: Acres in a Square Mile

One square mile = (5280 ft) × (5280 ft) = 27,878,400 sq ft.

Since 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft, the number of acres in a square mile is:

27,878,400 / 43,560 ≈ 640 acres.

Therefore, 1 square mile contains approximately 640 acres.

Conclusion

This comprehensive analysis utilized basic mathematical operations, percentage calculations, unit conversions, and geometric principles to address each problem systematically. The solutions incorporated clear reasoning and demonstrated application of mathematical formulas pertinent to real-world scenarios, reflecting a thorough understanding of foundational mathematics concepts.

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