CADET Mathematics and Problem Solving 3

Question 1

If a base camp consumes 450 litres of water per day, how many litres are needed for a 2-week deployment?

Accepted Answer

6,300 litres

Answer

2 weeks = 14 days; 450 litres × 14 = 6,300 litres.

Question 2

Which of the following fractions is the largest?

Accepted Answer

7/8

Answer

Converting to decimals: 7/8 = 0.875, 3/4 = 0.75, 5/6 ≈ 0.833, 2/3 ≈ 0.667 — so 7/8 is the largest.

Question 3

A perimeter fence is needed around a square area with sides of 75 m each. What is the total length of fencing required?

Accepted Answer

300 m

Answer

Perimeter of a square = 4 × side length = 4 × 75 m = 300 m.

Question 4

Solve: 144 ÷ 12 + 5 × 3 = ?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

Following BEDMAS: 144 ÷ 12 = 12; 5 × 3 = 15; 12 + 15 = 27.

Question 5

If a helicopter flies at 240 km/h and needs to cover 60 km, how many minutes will the flight take?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Answer

Time = distance ÷ speed = 60 ÷ 240 = 0.25 hours = 0.25 × 60 = 15 minutes.

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