Mathematical Content Area — Arithmetic
1. If j and k are integers and j − k is even, which of the
following must be even?
- (A) k
- (B) jk
- (C) j + 2k
- (D) jk + j
- (E) jk − 2j
The correct answer is
choice D, jk + j.
2. A certain recipe requires 
cups of sugar and
makes 2 dozen cookies.(1 dozen = 12)
| Quantity A |
Quantity B |
| The
amount of sugar required for the same recipe to make 30 cookies |
2 cups |
- (A) Quantity A is greater.
- (B) Quantity B is greater.
- (C) The two quantities are equal.
- (D) The relationship cannot be determined from
the information given.
The correct answer is
choice B, Quantity B is greater.