BSEP Mathematical Problem Solving & Number Operations 4

Question 1

A store sold 840 items in January and 1,050 items in February. What is the percent increase?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

(1050 − 840) / 840 × 100 = 210/840 × 100 = 25%.

Question 2

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 12?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

The smallest number divisible by both 8 and 12 is 24.

Question 3

A tank holds 150 gallons. It is currently 2/5 full. How many more gallons are needed to fill it?

Accepted Answer

90 gallons

Answer

2/5 × 150 = 60 gallons in tank; 150 − 60 = 90 gallons needed.

Question 4

Which number is a prime number?

Accepted Answer

59

Answer

59 is only divisible by 1 and itself; 51=3×17, 57=3×19, 63=9×7.

Question 5

Solve: 4(x − 3) = 20

Accepted Answer

x = 8

Answer

4x − 12 = 20 → 4x = 32 → x = 8.

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