APCAT General 3

Question 1

A patrol car travels 90 km in 1.5 hours. What is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 km/h

Answer

Speed = distance ÷ time = 90 ÷ 1.5 = 60 km/h.

Question 2

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 3

$160 is divided in the ratio 3:5. What is the larger share?

Accepted Answer

$100

Answer

Total parts = 8, each part = $20, so 5 × $20 = $100.

Question 4

What comes next in the series: 4, 9, 19, 39, ?

Accepted Answer

79

Answer

Each term is double the previous plus 1, so 39 × 2 + 1 = 79.

Question 5

A vehicle uses 8 litres of fuel per 100 km. How much fuel is needed for 350 km?

Accepted Answer

28 L

Answer

3.5 × 8 L = 28 L.

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