If the roots of the quadratic equation x² - 5x + k = 0 are real and equal, what is the value of k?

A. 6.25
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Four fruits are given: Apple, Banana, Cherry, and Date. The Apple is sweeter than the Banana but less sweet than the Cherry. The Date is the least sweet. Which fruit is the sweetest?

C. CHERRY

A family consists of a father, a mother, and three children: John, Lisa, and Mark. The father is a teacher, the mother is a doctor, and each child has a different hobby: painting, playing football, and reading. John does not like painting. Lisa does not play football. What is Mark's hobby?

C. READING

In a certain code, 'FISH' is coded as 6148. What is the code for 'BIRD'?

A. 2918

In a race, there are four runners: Alex, Brian, Charlie, and Derek. Alex finished before Brian but after Charlie. Derek finished last. Who finished first?

C. CHARLIE