LLN Numeracy and Problem Solving 3

Question 1

A school canteen sold 85 meat pies, 62 sausage rolls, and 43 sandwiches. How many items were sold in total?

Accepted Answer

190

Answer

85 + 62 + 43 = 190 items.

Question 2

A car travels at 80 km/h. How long does it take to travel 200 km?

Accepted Answer

2.5 hours

Answer

Time = Distance divided by Speed = 200 divided by 80 = 2.5 hours.

Question 3

A worker takes home $780 per week after tax. What is their annual take-home pay based on 52 weeks?

Accepted Answer

$40,560

Answer

$780 x 52 = $40,560.

Question 4

A fence requires posts every 3 metres. The fence is 30 metres long. How many posts are needed, including both end posts?

Accepted Answer

11

Answer

Number of spaces = 30 divided by 3 = 10. Posts = 10 + 1 = 11.

Question 5

An apprentice earns $14.50 per hour. After a pay rise of $2.25 per hour, what is their new hourly rate?

Accepted Answer

$16.75

Answer

$14.50 + $2.25 = $16.75.

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