EIAT Fractions and Decimals Computation 5

Question 1

A bolt extends 5/16 inch on each side of a plate that is 1 1/2 inches thick. What is the total bolt length needed?

Accepted Answer

2 1/8 inches

Answer

2 inches

Answer

1 7/8 inches

Answer

2 1/4 inches

Question 2

A reading of 0.875 inch is equivalent to which fraction?

Accepted Answer

7/8 inch

Answer

3/4 inch

Answer

5/6 inch

Answer

9/10 inch

Question 3

An elevator travels 480 feet in 1 minute. At 3/4 speed, how far does it travel per minute?

Accepted Answer

360 feet

Answer

340 feet

Answer

380 feet

Answer

320 feet

Question 4

A parts order costs $124.80 before a 1/4 discount. What is the discounted price?

Accepted Answer

$93.60

Answer

$99.00

Answer

$87.50

Answer

$100.80

Question 5

A guide rail section is 18 feet long. A technician cuts off 2.375 feet. How much remains?

Accepted Answer

15.625 feet

Answer

15.500 feet

Answer

15.750 feet

Answer

16.000 feet

Question 6

An oil reservoir holds 6 3/4 quarts. After a service, 2 2/3 quarts are added. The new total is:

Accepted Answer

9 5/12 quarts

Answer

9 1/2 quarts

Answer

9 1/4 quarts

Answer

9 3/4 quarts

Question 7

A wire is divided into 5 equal pieces from a 3.5-meter coil. How long is each piece?

Accepted Answer

0.7 meters

Answer

0.6 meters

Answer

0.75 meters

Answer

0.65 meters