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1. A stock investment of 50 shares paid a dividend of $125. At this rate, what dividend would be paid for 325 shares of stock?

2. A patient was administered 48 mg of certain medication over an 8-hour period. At that rate, how much medication will the patient receive in a 22-hour period?

3. A farm containing 36.5 acres sells for $5,840. What would a farm of 124 acres sell for at the same rate?

4. A man used 10 gallons of gasoline on a 180 mile trip. How many gallons of gasoline will he use on a 450 mile trip?

5. A doctor's prescription calls for 1/5 ounce of a particular ingredient for every 20 pounds of body weight. How many ounces of this ingredient would be needed by someone weighing 175 pounds?

6. If a piece of steel 12 feet long weighs 168 pounds, how much will a piece of steel 20 feet long weigh?

7. A $9 sales tax is charged for a $200 purchase. At this rate, what is the sales tax for a $300 purchase?

8. The dosage of a certain medication is 2 ounces for every 50 pounds of body weight. How many ounces of the medication are required for a person who weighs 175 pounds?

9. A biologist estimates that the human body contains 90 pounds of water for every 100 pounds of body weight . At this rate, estimate the number of pounds of water in a child who weighs 80 pounds.

10. How many gallons of paint will you have to purchase to cover 5,500 square feet of a surface if 2 gallons of paint will cover 700 square feet?

11. The property tax on a $60,000 home is $1,500. At this rate what will the property tax be on a home worth $75,000?

12. If a pole 18 feet high casts a shadow 20 feet long, how long a shadow would a pole 27 feet high cast?

13. A baseball team wins seven of its first twelve games. How many games would you expect the team to win out of its thirty-six game if the team continues to play with the same degree of success?

14. If 21 sandwiches are needed at an outing for 14 people, how many sandwiches would be needed for 30 people.

15. A life insurance policy costs $6.88 for every $1,000 of insurance. At this rate, what is the cost for $17,500 worth of life insurance?

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