Free Online ATI TEAS Test Practice with Answers 8

4. A nurse working at a medical clinic earns $17.81 per hour. The nurse works three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift every week, and is paid weekly. Weekly deductions are: federal tax $102.80, state tax $24.58, federal insurance $18.13, and family health insurance $52.15. What is the nurse’s take-home pay each week?

A. $158.54
B. $443.50
C. $514.74
D. $641.16

Correct Answer: B

Answer Explanation:

The correct answer is (B). First you must calculate how many hours the nurse works each week. Three 8-hour shifts plus one 12-hour shift equals 36 hours per week.
Beginning Salary = 36 x $17.81 = $641.16
Deductions = $102.80 + $24.58 + $18.13 + $52.15 = $197.66
Take-Home Pay = $641.16 − $197.66 = $443.50

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5. How many imperial gallons are there in 1,400 liters?
Note: 1 kiloliter = 220 imperial gallons

A. 308
B. 3,080
C. 30,800
D. 308,000

Correct Answer: A

Answer Explanation:

The correct answer is (A). There are 1,000 liters in 1 kiloliter:
1,400 liters = 1.4 kiloliters.
1.4 x 220 = 308 imperial gallons

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6. Derek purchased concert tickets in the month of June for $73, $66, $96, $17, and $66 dollars. Which of the following is an accurate estimate of the total amount he spent on concert tickets in June?

A. $300
B. $330
C. $360
D. $400

Correct Answer: B

Answer Explanation:

The correct answer is (B). The easiest way to make an estimate is to round each number so there is only one nonzero digit. Then you can easily add up the numbers:

73≈70
66≈70
96≈100
17≈20
66≈70

70+70+100+20+70=330

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