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Alfred and Rani both picked different two-digit numbers. If you multiply Alfred’s number by 5 and double Rani’s number, the sum is 300. If you double Alfred’s number and multiply Rani’s number by 3, the sum of the two numbers is 252. What is the sum of their two numbers?

(F) 96

(G) 112

(H) 128

(J) 144

(K) 150

Jackson worked 25 hours and received $225. At the same rate of pay, how much would he make if he worked 40 hours?

(A) $300(B) $325(C) $350(D) $360(E) $400

Correct Answer: D

Danielle’s phone plan charges her $30 per month for the first 200 minutes and then $0.10 per minute for each subsequent minute. If Danielle paid exactly $100 last month, how many minutes did she use?

(F) 700(G) 800(H) 900(J) 1,000(K) 1,200

Correct Answer: H

For integers x and y such that xy = 14, which of the following is NOT a possible value of x?

(A) 2 (B) 1 (C) -7 (D) -8 (E) -14

Correct Answer: D