Ernie Has an Income of $40 Which He Plans to Spend

question 85

Multiple Choice

Ernie has an income of $40 which he plans to spend on cookies and milk. The price of milk is $1 per litre, and the price of cookies is $2 per dozen. If Ernie buys 12 litres of milk, how many dozens of cookies will he buy if he spends all of his income?

• A) 28
• B) 12
• C) 20
• D) 14

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Definitions:

Link Method

A mnemonic technique that involves forming a mental image of items to be remembered in a way that links them together.

Structural Encoding

The process of encoding sensory input into memory based primarily on the structure of objects, such as their shape or size, rather than their meaning.

Passive Encoding

The process of absorbing information without actively trying to remember it or giving it full attention.

Keyword Method

A memory technique that involves associating a familiar word with a new word to facilitate recall.