TEAS 7 Life Science: Mitosis and Meiosis, 30 Must-Know Questions

math

 

Question: 12 of 34

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A homeowner wants to install a new marble countertop on their kitchen island. They take measurements of the island and find that the length is 2 feet, the width is 3.5 feet and the height of the island is 4 feet. Which of the following is the correct calculation of the area of the marble rectangle they need to cover the top of the island, without any overhang?

7 square feet

This answer is correct. It is the calculation of the length times the width of the island.

8 square feet

This is the result of incorrectly multiplying the island's length by its height. The height of the island is not required in finding the area of the top.

9.5 square feet

This is the result of incorrectly finding the sum of all three dimensions of the island rather than calculating the area.

14 square feet

MY ANSWER

This is the result of incorrectly multiplying the island's width by its height. The height of the island is not required in finding the area of the top.

almanac

 An almanac is an annual publication that includes meteorological information for the days of the year.

Style guides

 

Question: 27 of 39

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Which of the following is the best source for a freelance writer who must determine how to correctly format job titles in a magazine article?

Encyclopedia

An encyclopedia is not the best source for this situation.

Thesaurus

MY ANSWER

A thesaurus is not the best source for this situation.

Style guide

Style guides are sets of standards for writing, and they typically address punctuation and capitalization in special cases, such as job titles. Some publications have specific style guides, and there are also guides for general use.

Literary anthology

A literary anthology is not the best source for this situation.