College Math Placement Test College Math Placement Test Word Problems 1

Question 1

A car travels 240 miles in 4 hours. At the same speed, how far will it travel in 7 hours?

Accepted Answer

420 miles

Answer

360 miles

Answer

400 miles

Answer

480 miles

Question 2

If 5 workers complete a job in 12 days, how many days will 10 workers take?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

3

Answer

8

Answer

24

Question 3

A shirt sells for $45 after a 25% discount. What was the original price?

Accepted Answer

$60.00

Answer

$54.00

Answer

$56.25

Answer

$67.50

Question 4

Two trains 420 miles apart travel toward each other at 60 mph and 80 mph. In how many hours will they meet?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

2.5

Answer

3.5

Answer

4

Question 5

A 20-liter mixture is 30% acid. How many liters of pure acid must be added to make it 50% acid?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

10

Answer

12

Question 6

A $2,000 principal earns simple interest at 5% per year. What is the total amount after 3 years?

Accepted Answer

$2,300

Answer

$2,200

Answer

$2,400

Answer

$2,315.25