CFAT Problem Solving: Basic Math 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A vehicle uses fuel at a rate of 12 litres per 100 km. How many litres are needed for a 250 km mission?
- 24 L
- 28 L
- 30 L (Correct answer)
- 32 L
Correct answer: 30 L
250 ÷ 100 × 12 = 30 litres.
Question 2: A training exercise lasts 4.5 hours. If it starts at 06:15, when does it end?
- 10:30
- 10:45 (Correct answer)
- 11:00
- 11:15
Correct answer: 10:45
06:15 + 4 hours = 10:15; 10:15 + 30 min = 10:45.
Question 3: A squad of 8 soldiers shares 56 ration packs equally. How many does each soldier receive?
- 5
- 6
- 7 (Correct answer)
- 8
Correct answer: 7
56 ÷ 8 = 7 packs per soldier.
Question 4: What is 2/5 expressed as a percentage?
- 20%
- 25%
- 40% (Correct answer)
- 45%
Correct answer: 40%
2 ÷ 5 = 0.40, which equals 40%.
Question 5: A repair job takes 3 technicians 6 hours. How long would it take 9 technicians working at the same rate?
- 1 hour
- 2 hours (Correct answer)
- 3 hours
- 4 hours
Correct answer: 2 hours
Total work = 3 × 6 = 18 man-hours; 18 ÷ 9 = 2 hours.
Question 6: An ammunition crate weighs 18 kg. A transport can carry 270 kg. How many full crates can it carry?
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 15
270 ÷ 18 = 15 crates.
Question 7: What number is 35 more than the product of 8 and 7?
- 81
- 87
- 91 (Correct answer)
- 95
Correct answer: 91
8 × 7 = 56; 56 + 35 = 91.
CFAT Problem Solving: Basic Math 3
A vehicle uses fuel at a rate of 12 litres per 100 km.
How many litres are needed for a 250 km mission?