1.
A politician argues that increasing funding for after-school programs will lead to improved academic performance. Which of the following, if true, most strengthens this argument?
Students who participate in after-school programs show better time management skills
After-school programs provide a safe environment for students whose parents work late
Schools with well-funded after-school programs have seen a significant increase in average test scores
Participation in after-school programs is associated with lower rates of juvenile delinquency
2.
No reptiles are warm-blooded. Crocodiles are warm-blooded. Which of the following must be true?
Crocodiles are not reptiles
Crocodiles are reptiles
Some reptiles are warm-blooded
Not enough information to draw a conclusion
3.
If x + 3 = 10, what is the value of 2x?
10
12
14
16
4.
In a certain code language, if GIVE is written as 5137 and MEAL is written as 6702, how is GAME written?
5067
5760
5670
5706
5.
A country implements a carbon tax on industries. Over the next five years, national carbon emissions decrease by 15%. What is the most probable cause-and-effect relationship here?
Industries adopt cleaner technologies to avoid higher taxes
Economic recession reduces industrial output
Increased use of renewable energy sources
Stricter environmental regulations
6.
The company's _____ business practices earned it a reputation for integrity and trustworthiness.
unethical
questionable
ethical
ambiguous
7.
If f(x) = x² - 4x + 3, what are the x-intercepts of the graph of f(x)?
x = 1 and x = 3
x = 1 and x = 4
x = 2 and x = 3
x = 2 and x = 4
8.
A company claims that its new ergonomic office chair reduces back pain in office workers. In a study, participants who used the chair reported less back pain after one month. Which of the following, if true, most weakens this claim?
The study was funded by the company that produces the chair
Participants in the study were also given instructions on proper posture and stretching exercises
The reduction in back pain was only reported by participants under 40 years old
The chair is significantly more expensive than standard office chairs
9.
If f(x) = x² - 3x + 2, what is f(f(2))?
0
2
4
6
10.
A company implements a policy of providing standing desks to all employees who request them. After one year, reports of back pain among employees decrease by 20%. What is the most probable cause of this decrease?
Improved posture and reduced sitting time
Increased exercise during work hours
Better office chairs for those who still sit
More frequent breaks throughout the day
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