Praxis 5511 Practice Test Practice Question
Michael sold 200 candy bars in three days. On the first day, he sold of the 1\2 candy bars. On the second day, he sold 1\4 of the remaining candy bars. On the third day, he sold the rest of the candy bars. What is the ratio of the number of candy bars Michael sold on the first day to the number he sold on the second day to the number he sold on the third day?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Michael sold 200 candy bars over three days. On the first day, he sold 100 (1/2 of 200). This left him with 100 bars. On the second day, he sold 25 (1/4 of the remaining 100), leaving him with 75. On the third day, he sold those remaining 75 bars.
The ratio of sales is 100 (first day) to 25 (second day) to 75 (third day), which simplifies to 4:1:3. However, when expressed relative to the smallest number sold (25), the ratio can be simplified further to 2:1:3.
Option A is incorrect as it suggests a 2:1:1 ratio, which does not reflect the actual sales. Options B, C, and D also misrepresent the sales distribution and do not align with the calculated values. Therefore, the ratio of 4:1:3 accurately represents Michael's sales across the three days.
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