Apprenticeship Exam Apprenticeship Math and Measurements 3

Question 1

A ratio of cement to sand is 1:3. How much sand is needed for 5 shovels of cement?

Accepted Answer

15 shovels

Answer

8 shovels

Answer

10 shovels

Answer

12 shovels

Question 2

What is the circumference of a circle with a diameter of 10 inches? (Use π ≈ 3.14)

Accepted Answer

31.4 inches

Answer

30 inches

Answer

62.8 inches

Answer

15.7 inches

Question 3

An apprentice completes 2/5 of a job on Monday. What fraction remains?

Accepted Answer

3/5

Answer

2/5

Answer

1/5

Answer

4/5

Question 4

If material costs $2.75 per foot and you need 20 feet, what is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$55.00

Answer

$50.00

Answer

$60.00

Answer

$45.00

Question 5

What is the square root of 144?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

14

Answer

11

Answer

16

Question 6

A job estimate calls for 5% waste on 200 linear feet of conduit. How many total feet should be ordered?

Accepted Answer

210 feet

Answer

205 feet

Answer

220 feet

Answer

200 feet