BSEP Arithmetic Reasoning 3

Question 1

A school has 840 students. If 35% ride the bus, how many students ride the bus?

Accepted Answer

294

Answer

0.35 × 840 = 294 students.

Question 2

A plumber charges $65 for the first hour and $45 for each additional hour. How much does a 4-hour job cost?

Accepted Answer

$200

Answer

$65 + (3 × $45) = $65 + $135 = $200.

Question 3

A box of cereal weighs 18 ounces. If you eat 1½ ounces per serving, how many servings are in the box?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

18 ÷ 1.5 = 12 servings.

Question 4

The temperature dropped from 72°F to 53°F overnight. What was the total decrease in temperature?

Accepted Answer

19°F

Answer

72 − 53 = 19°F decrease.

Question 5

A runner completes a 5-mile race in 40 minutes. What is her average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

7.5 mph

Answer

5 miles ÷ (40/60 hours) = 5 ÷ 0.667 = 7.5 mph.

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