CFAT Problem Solving: Basic Math 2

Question 1

A supply truck travels 360 km on 45 litres of fuel. What is the fuel efficiency in km per litre?

Accepted Answer

8 km/L

Answer

360 ÷ 45 = 8 km per litre.

Question 2

A soldier completes 3/4 of a 20 km march. How many kilometres remain?

Accepted Answer

5 km

Answer

3/4 × 20 = 15 km done, so 20 − 15 = 5 km remain.

Question 3

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% × 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 4

A recruiter needs to fill 48 positions across 6 equal units. How many recruits does each unit receive?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

48 ÷ 6 = 8 recruits per unit.

Question 5

If a clock shows 3:45 PM, what time will it be in 2 hours and 35 minutes?

Accepted Answer

6:20 PM

Answer

3:45 + 2:35 = 6:20 PM.

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