LLN Mathematical Problem Solving 3

Question 1

A shop sold 348 units in January and 276 in February. How many more units were sold in January?

Accepted Answer

72

Answer

348 minus 276 = 72 more units in January.

Question 2

A nurse administers medication every 4 hours. If the first dose is at 08:00, when is the third dose?

Accepted Answer

16:00

Answer

1st dose: 08:00. 2nd dose: 12:00. 3rd dose: 16:00.

Question 3

A water tank holds 5,000 litres when full. It is currently 35% full. How many litres are in the tank?

Accepted Answer

1,750 litres

Answer

35% of 5,000 = 0.35 x 5,000 = 1,750 litres.

Question 4

A worker earns $1,200 per week before tax. Tax is deducted at 20%. What is the take-home pay?

Accepted Answer

$960

Answer

Tax = 20% x $1,200 = $240. Take-home = $1,200 - $240 = $960.

Question 5

A worker buys safety boots for $145 and a hard hat for $55. They pay with $200 and three $10 notes. How much change do they receive?

Accepted Answer

$30

Answer

Total = $145 + $55 = $200. Amount paid = $200 + $30 = $230. Change = $230 - $200 = $30.

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