CFAT Problem Solving: Word Problems 2

Question 1

A soldier marches 24 km in 6 hours. What is his average speed?

Accepted Answer

4 km/h

Answer

3 km/h

Answer

5 km/h

Answer

6 km/h

Question 2

Two vehicles leave the same base in opposite directions at 60 km/h and 80 km/h. How far apart are they after 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

420 km

Answer

180 km

Answer

240 km

Answer

360 km

Question 3

A plane flies 450 km in 1.5 hours. How long will it take to fly 900 km at the same speed?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

2.5 hours

Answer

3.5 hours

Question 4

A convoy travels 180 km in 3 hours, then 120 km in 2 hours. What is the average speed for the whole trip?

Accepted Answer

60 km/h

Answer

55 km/h

Answer

65 km/h

Answer

70 km/h

Question 5

A soldier can run 5 km in 25 minutes. At this rate, how long will it take to run 8 km?

Accepted Answer

40 minutes

Answer

36 minutes

Answer

38 minutes

Answer

42 minutes

Question 6

Two soldiers start walking toward each other from points 15 km apart, one at 4 km/h and the other at 6 km/h. How long before they meet?

Accepted Answer

1.5 hours

Answer

1 hour

Answer

2 hours

Answer

2.5 hours

Question 7

A patrol jeep travels at 80 km/h for 45 minutes. How far does it travel?

Accepted Answer

60 km

Answer

45 km

Answer

55 km

Answer

72 km