BSEP Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 5

Question 1

A store marks up its products by 40% above the cost price. If an item costs the store $85, what is the selling price?

Accepted Answer

$119

Answer

40% of $85 = $34; $85 + $34 = $119 selling price.

Question 2

A swimming pool holds 15,000 gallons. If the pool is currently 60% full and water fills at 250 gallons per hour, how many hours to fill it completely?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

Answer

40% of 15,000 = 6,000 gallons needed; 6,000 ÷ 250 = 24 hours.

Question 3

Anna scored 85, 92, 78, and 95 on four tests. What score does she need on a fifth test to have an average of 88?

Accepted Answer

90

Answer

Target total = 88 × 5 = 440; current total = 350; needed score = 440 − 350 = 90.

Question 4

A telephone plan charges $0.05 per minute for the first 100 minutes and $0.03 per minute after that. What is the cost of a 180-minute call?

Accepted Answer

$7.40

Answer

First 100 min: 100 × $0.05 = $5.00; next 80 min: 80 × $0.03 = $2.40; total = $7.40.

Question 5

A 12-ounce bottle of juice costs $1.44. A 20-ounce bottle costs $2.20. Which is the better value per ounce?

Accepted Answer

The 20-ounce bottle

Answer

12-oz: $1.44 ÷ 12 = $0.12/oz; 20-oz: $2.20 ÷ 20 = $0.11/oz — the 20-oz bottle is cheaper per ounce.

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BSEP Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 5