CPS Basic Math 4

Question 1

A rectangular room is 12 feet by 15 feet. What is its area in square feet?

Accepted Answer

180

Answer

12 times 15 equals 180 square feet.

Question 2

Subtract: 1,005 − 287.

Accepted Answer

718

Answer

1,005 minus 287 equals 718.

Question 3

A pump fills a 600-gallon tank in 15 minutes. How many gallons per minute does it pump?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

600 divided by 15 equals 40 gallons per minute.

Question 4

What is 3/5 expressed as a percent?

Accepted Answer

60%

Answer

3 divided by 5 equals 0.6, which is 60%.

Question 5

If 4 hoses each weigh 18 pounds, what is their combined weight?

Accepted Answer

72

Answer

4 times 18 equals 72 pounds.

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