CFAT Problem Solving: Basic Math 3

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?

Accepted Answer

30 L

Answer

250 ÷ 100 × 12 = 30 litres.

Question 2

A training exercise lasts 4.5 hours. If it starts at 06:15, when does it end?

Accepted Answer

10:45

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

56 ÷ 8 = 7 packs per soldier.

Question 4

What is 2/5 expressed as a percentage?

Accepted Answer

40%

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

Total work = 3 × 6 = 18 man-hours; 18 ÷ 9 = 2 hours.

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