EIAT and NEIEP Test EIAT Numerical 4

Question 1

A contractor purchases 12 boxes of connectors at $14.75 each and 8 boxes of wire nuts at $6.25 each. What is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$227.00

Answer

12 × $14.75 = $177 + 8 × $6.25 = $50; total = $227.00.

Question 2

A rectangular electrical room is 18 ft long and 12 ft wide. What is the floor area in square feet?

Accepted Answer

216 sq ft

Answer

Area = 18 × 12 = 216 sq ft.

Question 3

A wire has a resistance of 0.006 ohms per foot. What is the total resistance of a 250-foot run?

Accepted Answer

1.5 ohms

Answer

0.006 × 250 = 1.5 ohms.

Question 4

An electrician has 3/4 of a job completed. If the full job takes 48 hours, how many hours remain?

Accepted Answer

12 hours

Answer

48 × 3/4 = 36 hours done; 48 − 36 = 12 hours remaining.

Question 5

If 5 outlets cost $47.50, what is the cost of 18 outlets at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

$171.00

Answer

$47.50 ÷ 5 = $9.50 each; 18 × $9.50 = $171.00.

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