Mathematics Flashcards
7 cards from real New Jersey Civil Service Exam practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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A municipal employee works 37.5 hours per week at $18.40 per hour. What is the employee's gross weekly pay?
Answer: $690.00
37.5 × $18.40 = $690.00.
A county office orders supplies totaling $1,240. If a 15% discount is applied, what is the final cost?
Answer: $1,054.00
15% of $1,240 = $186; $1,240 − $186 = $1,054.
If a file room contains 840 folders and 35% are inactive, how many folders are active?
Answer: 546
35% of 840 = 294 inactive; 840 − 294 = 546 active.
A clerk types 65 words per minute. How many words can the clerk type in 2 hours and 15 minutes?
Answer: 8,775
2 hr 15 min = 135 min; 135 × 65 = 8,775 words.
A tank holds 1,200 gallons. It is currently 5/8 full. How many gallons are needed to fill it completely?
Answer: 450
5/8 of 1,200 = 750 gallons present; 1,200 − 750 = 450 gallons needed.
What is 18% of 350?
Answer: 63
350 × 0.18 = 63.
A department budget of $48,000 must be divided equally among 6 units. One unit receives an additional $800 bonus. How much does that unit receive?
Answer: $8,800
$48,000 ÷ 6 = $8,000 per unit; $8,000 + $800 = $8,800.