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A study ratio requires 1 apprentice per 4 journeypersons or fraction. How many apprentices are needed for 17 journeypersons?

Correct Answer

D) 5.

Seventeen divided by four is 4.25, and the fraction rounds up to 5.

Answer Options
A
3.
B
4.
C
4.25.
D
5.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Seventeen divided by four is 4.25, and the fraction rounds up to 5.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: 3.

3. is below the supported result for apprenticeship ratio; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.

Option B: 4.

4. is below the supported result for apprenticeship ratio; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.

Option C: 4.25.

4.25. is below the supported result for apprenticeship ratio; it likely uses the wrong base, period, or account bucket.

Memory Technique

Practicing Public money test: bucket before math for apprenticeship ratio.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Apprenticeship ratio from California Labor Code Section 1777.5; DIR Division of Apprenticeship. / California Labor Code Section 1777.5 apprenticeship ratio concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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