CPS Basic Math 5

Question 1

Divide: 936 ÷ 12.

Accepted Answer

78

Answer

936 divided by 12 equals 78.

Question 2

A water pressure reading rises from 45 psi to 72 psi. What is the increase?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

72 minus 45 equals 27 psi.

Question 3

What is 2/3 of 90?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

90 divided by 3 is 30, times 2 equals 60.

Question 4

A team responds to 8 calls on Monday and 13 on Tuesday. What is the percent increase?

Accepted Answer

62.5%

Answer

The increase of 5 divided by 8 equals 62.5%.

Question 5

Express the ratio 15 to 25 in simplest form.

Accepted Answer

3:5

Answer

Both numbers divide by 5 to give 3:5.

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