BSEP Mathematical Problem Solving & Number Operations 3

Question 1

A car travels 312 miles on 12 gallons of gas. What is the fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?

Accepted Answer

26 mpg

Answer

312 ÷ 12 = 26 miles per gallon.

Question 2

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

240 × 0.15 = 36.

Question 3

Which expression equals 48?

Accepted Answer

50 − 3²

Answer

50 − 3² = 50 − 9 = 41... wait — 6 × 7 + 3 = 42 + 3 = 45; 4² + 30 = 16 + 30 = 46; 8 × 5 + 7 = 40 + 7 = 47; 50 − 3 + 1 = 48. The correct choice is 6 × 8 = 48 — here 6 × (7 + 1) = 48. Answer: 4² + 32 = 48.

Question 4

An item costs $85 after a 15% discount. What was the original price?

Accepted Answer

$100.00

Answer

Original × 0.85 = $85, so original = $85 ÷ 0.85 = $100.00.

Question 5

A rectangle has a length of 9.5 cm and a width of 4 cm. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

38 cm²

Answer

Area = 9.5 × 4 = 38 cm².

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BSEP Mathematical Problem Solving & Number Operations 3