LLN Word Problems 2

Question 1

A plumber charges a $120 call-out fee and $65 per hour. How much does a 2-hour job cost?

Accepted Answer

$250

Answer

2 x $65 = $130. Total = $120 + $130 = $250.

Question 2

A train departs at 07:45 and arrives 2 hours and 35 minutes later. What time does it arrive?

Accepted Answer

10:20

Answer

07:45 + 2 hours = 09:45. 09:45 + 35 minutes = 10:20.

Question 3

A store has 480 items in stock. After a sale, 25% have been sold. How many items remain?

Accepted Answer

360

Answer

25% of 480 = 120 sold. Remaining = 480 - 120 = 360.

Question 4

A worker earns $22/hour and works 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week. What are their total weekly earnings?

Accepted Answer

$825

Answer

Daily pay = $22 x 7.5 = $165. Weekly = $165 x 5 = $825.

Question 5

A recipe makes 24 biscuits using 3 eggs. How many eggs are needed to make 40 biscuits?

Accepted Answer

5 eggs

Answer

Eggs per biscuit = 3/24 = 1/8. For 40 biscuits: 40 x 1/8 = 5 eggs.

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