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  1. A production line produces 240 units in 8 hours. What is the average output per hour?

    Answer: 30 units

    Dividing 240 units by 8 hours gives 30 units per hour.

  2. A machine uses 15 gallons of coolant per day. How many gallons are needed for a 5-day work week?

    Answer: 75 gallons

    Multiplying 15 gallons/day by 5 days equals 75 gallons.

  3. A bolt is 3.75 inches long. What is this measurement in fractions of an inch?

    Answer: 3 3/4"

    0.75 equals 3/4, so 3.75 inches is 3 and 3/4 inches.

  4. If a steel rod weighs 2.5 pounds per foot, how much does a 14-foot rod weigh?

    Answer: 35 lbs

    Multiplying 2.5 lbs/ft by 14 ft equals 35 pounds.

  5. A tank holds 500 gallons. If it is 40% full, how many gallons are in the tank?

    Answer: 200 gallons

    40% of 500 gallons equals 0.40 × 500 = 200 gallons.

  6. A worker earns $18.50 per hour and works 40 hours a week. What is the gross weekly pay?

    Answer: $740

    $18.50 × 40 hours = $740.00 gross weekly pay.

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