CPS Basic Math 3

Question 1

A water tank holds 1,200 gallons and is 75% full. How many gallons are in the tank?

Accepted Answer

900

Answer

0.75 times 1,200 equals 900 gallons.

Question 2

What is the average of 12, 18, 24, and 30?

Accepted Answer

21

Answer

The sum is 84, divided by 4 equals 21.

Question 3

Convert 0.625 to a fraction in lowest terms.

Accepted Answer

5/8

Answer

0.625 equals 625/1000, which reduces to 5/8.

Question 4

A crew of 6 firefighters must equally share carrying 144 pounds of equipment. How many pounds does each carry?

Accepted Answer

24

Answer

144 divided by 6 equals 24 pounds each.

Question 5

If a shift is 24 hours and a firefighter sleeps 8 hours, what percent of the shift is spent awake?

Accepted Answer

66.7%

Answer

16 awake hours divided by 24 equals about 66.7%.

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