Processing Speed Flashcards
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.