LLN Word Problems 3

Question 1

A cleaning company charges $35 per hour. A job takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. What is the total charge?

Accepted Answer

$157.50

Answer

4.5 hours x $35 = $157.50.

Question 2

A class has 30 students. 18 are female. What is the ratio of female to male students?

Accepted Answer

3:2

Answer

Female: 18. Male: 30 - 18 = 12. Ratio = 18:12 = 3:2.

Question 3

A factory produces 560 items in 8 hours. At this rate, how many items are produced in 5 hours?

Accepted Answer

350

Answer

Rate = 560 divided by 8 = 70 items/hour. In 5 hours: 70 x 5 = 350.

Question 4

A car uses 9 litres of fuel per 100 km. How much fuel is needed for a 350 km trip?

Accepted Answer

31.5 litres

Answer

(9/100) x 350 = 31.5 litres.

Question 5

An employee's pay rises from $950 per week to $1,045 per week. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

Increase = $95. Percentage = (95/950) x 100 = 10%.

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