CAAT - Canadian Adult Achievement Solving Math Word Problems Questions and Answers

Question 1

Maria wants to install new flooring in a rectangular room that is 5 meters long and 4 meters wide. The flooring costs $22.50 per square meter. What will be the total cost for the flooring material?

Accepted Answer

$450.00

Answer

$202.50

Answer

$405.00

Answer

$45.00

Question 2

A student scored 85, 92, and 78 on their first three tests. Which of the following calculations must be performed to find the score needed on a fourth test to achieve an average of exactly 87?

Accepted Answer

(87 * 4) - (85 + 92 + 78)

Answer

(85 + 92 + 78) / 3

Answer

(85 + 92 + 78 + 87) / 4

Answer

87 * 3 - (85 + 92 + 78)

Question 3

A jacket originally priced at $150.00 is on sale for 20% off. If the sales tax is 13% (applied to the sale price), what is the final cost of the jacket?

Accepted Answer

$135.60

Answer

$120.00

Answer

$139.50

Answer

$104.40

Question 4

Three partners, Alex, Ben, and Chloe, share profits in a ratio of 2:3:5. If the total profit for a project is $45,000, how much money will Chloe receive?

Accepted Answer

$22,500

Answer

$4,500

Answer

$13,500

Answer

$9,000

Question 5

A car's gas tank was 3/4 full. After driving some distance, the tank is now 1/4 full. If the car used 30 litres of gas, what is the total capacity of the gas tank?

Accepted Answer

60 litres

Answer

45 litres

Answer

50 litres

Answer

75 litres

Question 6

Jamal buys 3 kilograms of apples at $4.50 per kg and 2 kilograms of bananas at $1.80 per kg. If he pays with a $20 bill, how much change should he receive?

Accepted Answer

$2.90

Answer

$17.10

Answer

$6.50

Answer

$16.40

Maria wants to install new flooring in a rectangular room that is 5 meters long and 4 meters wide.The flooring costs $22.50 per square meter.What will be the total cost for the flooring material?

Maria wants to install new flooring in a rectangular room that is 5 meters long and 4 meters wide.
The flooring costs $22.50 per square meter.
What will be the total cost for the flooring material?