Metric Conversions for TEAS 7

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert kilograms to grams, you need to multiply by 1000 since 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams. So, 0.75 kg * 1000 = 750 grams. Therefore, choice B (750 grams) is correct. Choice A (75 grams) is incorrect as it is a decimal point off; choice C (7,500 grams) is incorrect as it is off by a factor of 10; and choice D (75,000 grams) is incorrect as it is off by a factor of 100.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: France. The metric system was developed in France during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. The French Academy of Sciences proposed the system to standardize measurements for scientific and commercial purposes. France played a significant role in promoting and spreading the use of the metric system worldwide. Germany (A), Italy (C), and Spain (D) did not have a direct role in the development of the metric system.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: femto- (f) = 10^-12 meters. The prefix "femto-" represents 10^-15, not 10^-12. Therefore, choices A and D are incorrect. Choice B, nano- (n) = 10^-12, is incorrect as well because it actually represents 10^-9. The correct relationship is that femto- (f) corresponds to 10^-12 meters, making option C the right choice.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To convert yards to feet, we use the fact that 1 yard is equal to 3 feet. This is because 1 yard is defined as 3 feet. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 3 feet. Explanation for other choices: A: 4 feet - Incorrect because 1 yard is equal to 3 feet, not 4 feet. C: 2 feet - Incorrect because 1 yard is equal to 3 feet, not 2 feet. D: 5 feet - Incorrect because 1 yard is equal to 3 feet, not 5 feet.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To convert 0.07 to a fraction, we need to write it as 7/100 since 0.07 is equivalent to 7/100 in fraction form. The correct answer is A (7/100). Choice B (7/50) is incorrect because 0.07 is not equivalent to 7/50. Choice C (7/25) is incorrect as well since it does not represent 0.07. Choice D (7/10) is incorrect because 0.07 is not equal to 7/10. The closest fraction to 0.07 is 7/100, making it the correct answer.