Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems Flashcards

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A pilot earns $32 per hour and works 38 hours. What are the gross earnings?
Answer: $1,216
32 times 38 equals $1,216.
A tank holds 240 gallons and drains at 8 gallons per minute. How long until empty?
Answer: 30 minutes
240 divided by 8 equals 30 minutes.
A number increased by 15% becomes 92. What was the original number?
Answer: 80
92 divided by 1.15 equals 80.
A crew paints 5 rooms in 2 days. At that rate, how many days to paint 20 rooms?
Answer: 8 days
The rate is 2.5 rooms per day, so 20 divided by 2.5 equals 8 days.
A car uses 12 gallons to travel 384 miles. What is its fuel efficiency?
Answer: 32 mpg
384 divided by 12 equals 32 mpg.
Three people split a $138 bill equally. How much does each pay?
Answer: $46
138 divided by 3 equals $46.
An item costing $50 is marked up 30%. What is the new price?
Answer: $65
30% of 50 is 15, so 50 plus 15 equals $65.