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Processing Speed Flashcards

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  1. A scanner reads barcodes at 120 per minute. How many barcodes does it read in 4.5 minutes?

    Answer: 540

    120 × 4.5 = 540 barcodes.

  2. Find the mismatched code in this list scanned quickly: A7X, B3Y, C5Z, D4W, E2V, F9U, G8T, H1Q

    Answer: All match the letter-digit-letter pattern

    Every code follows the letter-digit-letter pattern, so all match.

  3. A packaging line seals 200 boxes per hour. At that rate, how many boxes are sealed in 105 minutes?

    Answer: 350

    105 minutes = 1.75 hours; 200 × 1.75 = 350 boxes.

  4. Quickly identify which symbol pair is DIFFERENT from the others: (1) ● ○ (2) ● ○ (3) ○ ● (4) ● ○

    Answer: Pair 3

    Pair 3 reverses the order to ○ ●, making it different from the others.

  5. A mail sorter handles 90 pieces of mail every 6 minutes. How many pieces does he sort in 1 hour?

    Answer: 900

    90 per 6 minutes = 15 per minute; 15 × 60 = 900 pieces.

  6. Count the number of odd digits in this string: 3 8 5 2 7 4 9 6 1 0 3

    Answer: 6

    Odd digits: 3, 5, 7, 9, 1, 3 — six odd digits.

  7. Two workers each process 45 items per hour. Together, how many items do they process in 3 hours?

    Answer: 270

    Combined rate = 90/hour; 90 × 3 = 270 items.