Reading for Information Flashcards

A parking sign reads: 'No parking 7 AM–9 AM and 4 PM–6 PM, Monday to Friday. Parking permitted all day on weekends.' Can someone park at 8 AM on Saturday?

Answer: Yes, weekends are unrestricted

The sign states parking is permitted all day on weekends, so 8 AM Saturday is allowed.

A nutrition label shows: 'Serving size: 250 mL. Calories per serving: 90. Servings per container: 4.' How many total calories are in the container?

Answer: 360

90 calories per serving multiplied by 4 servings equals 360 total calories.

A warranty card reads: 'This product is warranted for 12 months from date of purchase against manufacturing defects. Damage from misuse is not covered.' A customer dropped the product and it broke. Is this covered?

Answer: No, misuse damage is not covered

Dropping the product constitutes misuse, which the warranty explicitly excludes.

A community center flyer states: 'Yoga class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 PM. Cost: $10/class or $70 for 10 classes.' What is the saving when buying 10 classes at once?

Answer: $30

Ten individual classes cost $100; the bundle is $70, saving $30.

A government form reads: 'Section A must be completed by the applicant. Section B must be completed by the employer. Do not leave any field blank.' Who fills out Section B?

Answer: The employer

The form clearly states Section B must be completed by the employer.

An apartment listing reads: 'Utilities included: heat and water. Tenant responsible for electricity and internet. Pets allowed with $300 deposit.' Which utility does the tenant pay?

Answer: Electricity

Heat and water are included; the tenant is responsible for electricity and internet.

A fire evacuation plan states: 'On hearing the alarm, leave immediately by the nearest exit. Do not use elevators. Meet at the assembly point in the parking lot.' Where should people gather after evacuating?

Answer: In the parking lot

The plan specifies the assembly point is in the parking lot.