AFOQT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 3

Question 1

A pilot earns $32 per hour and works 38 hours. What are the gross earnings?

Accepted Answer

$1,216

Answer

32 times 38 equals $1,216.

Question 2

A tank holds 240 gallons and drains at 8 gallons per minute. How long until empty?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

240 divided by 8 equals 30 minutes.

Question 3

A number increased by 15% becomes 92. What was the original number?

Accepted Answer

80

Answer

92 divided by 1.15 equals 80.

Question 4

A crew paints 5 rooms in 2 days. At that rate, how many days to paint 20 rooms?

Accepted Answer

8 days

Answer

The rate is 2.5 rooms per day, so 20 divided by 2.5 equals 8 days.

Question 5

A car uses 12 gallons to travel 384 miles. What is its fuel efficiency?

Accepted Answer

32 mpg

Answer

384 divided by 12 equals 32 mpg.

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