CPS Basic Math 2

Question 1

A fire hose discharges 250 gallons of water per minute. How many gallons are discharged in 6 minutes?

Accepted Answer

1,500

Answer

250 multiplied by 6 equals 1,500 gallons.

Question 2

What is 35% of 480?

Accepted Answer

168

Answer

0.35 times 480 equals 168.

Question 3

A ladder is 24 feet long. If 1/3 of it is extended past a window ledge, how many feet are past the ledge?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

24 divided by 3 equals 8 feet.

Question 4

Add the fractions: 1/4 + 3/8.

Accepted Answer

5/8

Answer

1/4 equals 2/8, and 2/8 plus 3/8 equals 5/8.

Question 5

A truck travels 165 miles using 11 gallons of fuel. What is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

165 divided by 11 equals 15 miles per gallon.

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