Clerical Exams Basic Math 3

Question 1

A clerk processes 280 invoices in an 8-hour workday. What is the average processing rate per hour?

Accepted Answer

35

Answer

280 ÷ 8 = 35 invoices per hour.

Question 2

An office receives 3 packages weighing 4.75 lbs, 2.3 lbs, and 6.15 lbs. What is the total weight?

Accepted Answer

13.20 lbs

Answer

4.75 + 2.30 + 6.15 = 13.20 lbs.

Question 3

A supply budget of $500 is reduced by 15%. What is the new budget amount?

Accepted Answer

$425.00

Answer

15% of $500 = $75. $500 - $75 = $425.

Question 4

If postage costs $0.63 for the first ounce and $0.21 for each additional ounce, what is the cost to mail a 5-ounce letter?

Accepted Answer

$1.47

Answer

First ounce: $0.63. Additional 4 ounces: 4 × $0.21 = $0.84. Total: $0.63 + $0.84 = $1.47.

Question 5

A clerical worker earns a salary of $36,400 per year. What is the biweekly gross pay?

Accepted Answer

$1,400.00

Answer

There are 26 biweekly periods in a year. $36,400 ÷ 26 = $1,400.

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