Clerical Exams Basic Math 2

Question 1

If an office orders 15 boxes of pens at $12.50 each, what is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$187.50

Answer

15 × $12.50 = $187.50

Question 2

A clerk processes 45 forms in 3 hours. At this rate, how many forms in an 8-hour day?

Accepted Answer

120

Answer

45 ÷ 3 = 15 forms per hour × 8 hours = 120 forms.

Question 3

What is 15% of $840?

Accepted Answer

$126

Answer

0.15 × $840 = $126.

Question 4

A report shows expenses of $2,450, $1,875, $3,210, and $1,465. What is the total?

Accepted Answer

$9,000

Answer

$2,450 + $1,875 + $3,210 + $1,465 = $9,000.

Question 5

If postage costs $0.63 per letter and the office sends 200 letters, what is the postage cost?

Accepted Answer

$126.00

Answer

200 × $0.63 = $126.00.

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