WorkKeys Applied Math 1

Question 1

A construction worker earns $18.50 per hour. How much will they earn in 8 hours?

Accepted Answer

$160.00

Answer

$148.00

Answer

$164.50

Answer

$144.00

Question 2

A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed for 2 batches?

Accepted Answer

1.5 cups

Answer

1 cup

Answer

1.25 cups

Answer

2 cups

Question 3

If an item originally costs $80 and is discounted by 25%, what is the new price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

$70

Answer

$55

Answer

$65

Question 4

A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

50 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

65 mph

Question 5

A store sells pencils at 3 for $1. How many pencils can you buy with $5?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

10

Answer

12

Answer

20

Question 6

If a worker finishes 3 tasks every 20 minutes, how many tasks can they finish in 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

6

Answer

12

Answer

10

Question 7

A machine fills 5 bottles in 2 minutes. How many bottles can it fill in 10 minutes?

Accepted Answer

25

Answer

20

Answer

30

Answer

15

Question 8

A plumber charges $50 per hour plus a $20 service fee. What is the total cost for 3 hours of work?

Accepted Answer

$170

Answer

$150

Answer

$160

Answer

$180

Question 9

A tank contains 120 gallons of water. If 15 gallons are removed each day, how many days will it take to empty?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

9

Answer

10