BSEP Arithmetic Reasoning 5

Question 1

A grocery bill totals $63.48. If you have a coupon for $7.50 off, how much do you owe?

Accepted Answer

$55.98

Answer

$63.48 − $7.50 = $55.98.

Question 2

An employee earns a 6% raise on a $32,000 salary. What is the new annual salary?

Accepted Answer

$33,920

Answer

6% of $32,000 = $1,920; $32,000 + $1,920 = $33,920.

Question 3

A swimming pool is 25 meters long. A swimmer completes 40 laps (one lap = two lengths). How many total meters did the swimmer swim?

Accepted Answer

2,000 m

Answer

40 laps × 2 lengths × 25 m = 2,000 meters.

Question 4

A survey of 500 people found that 320 prefer coffee over tea. What percentage prefer coffee?

Accepted Answer

64%

Answer

320 ÷ 500 = 0.64 = 64%.

Question 5

If 3 pounds of apples cost $4.20, how much do 7 pounds cost?

Accepted Answer

$9.80

Answer

Price per pound = $4.20 ÷ 3 = $1.40; 7 × $1.40 = $9.80.

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