NCRC Applied Mathematics 3

Question 1

A store's sales increased from $42,000 to $49,350. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

17.5%

Answer

15.5%

Answer

14.5%

Answer

16.0%

Question 2

A worker is paid time-and-a-half for overtime. If their regular rate is $16/hour, what is their overtime rate?

Accepted Answer

$24.00/hr

Answer

$22.00/hr

Answer

$20.00/hr

Answer

$26.00/hr

Question 3

A blueprint uses a scale of 1 inch = 6 feet. If a wall measures 4.5 inches on the blueprint, how long is the actual wall?

Accepted Answer

27 feet

Answer

24 feet

Answer

30 feet

Answer

22.5 feet

Question 4

An invoice lists 3 items at $45.00 each, 5 items at $12.50 each, and a $15.00 shipping fee. What is the total?

Accepted Answer

$215.00

Answer

$213.50

Answer

$212.50

Answer

$198.50

Question 5

A bag of concrete covers 8 square feet at a 2-inch depth. How many bags are needed to cover 120 square feet?

Accepted Answer

15 bags

Answer

12 bags

Answer

18 bags

Answer

20 bags

Question 6

A clerk types 65 words per minute. How many words can she type in 2.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

9,750 words

Answer

8,500 words

Answer

9,000 words

Answer

7,800 words