New Jersey Civil Service Exam Mathematics 2

Question 1

A municipal employee works 37.5 hours per week at $18.40 per hour. What is the employee's gross weekly pay?

Accepted Answer

$690.00

Answer

37.5 × $18.40 = $690.00.

Question 2

A county office orders supplies totaling $1,240. If a 15% discount is applied, what is the final cost?

Accepted Answer

$1,054.00

Answer

15% of $1,240 = $186; $1,240 − $186 = $1,054.

Question 3

If a file room contains 840 folders and 35% are inactive, how many folders are active?

Accepted Answer

546

Answer

35% of 840 = 294 inactive; 840 − 294 = 546 active.

Question 4

A clerk types 65 words per minute. How many words can the clerk type in 2 hours and 15 minutes?

Accepted Answer

8,775

Answer

2 hr 15 min = 135 min; 135 × 65 = 8,775 words.

Question 5

A tank holds 1,200 gallons. It is currently 5/8 full. How many gallons are needed to fill it completely?

Accepted Answer

450

Answer

5/8 of 1,200 = 750 gallons present; 1,200 − 750 = 450 gallons needed.

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