New Jersey Civil Service Exam Mathematics 3

Question 1

An inspector travels 240 miles in 4.5 hours. What is the average speed in miles per hour (rounded to the nearest whole number)?

Accepted Answer

53

Answer

240 ÷ 4.5 ≈ 53.3, rounded to 53 mph.

Question 2

A government form has 3 sections: Section A has 12 fields, Section B has 18 fields, and Section C has 10 fields. What fraction of all fields belongs to Section B?

Accepted Answer

9/20

Answer

Total = 40 fields; 18/40 = 9/20.

Question 3

A civil servant earns $52,000 per year. After a 4.5% raise, what is the new annual salary?

Accepted Answer

$54,340

Answer

$52,000 × 1.045 = $54,340.

Question 4

If 3/4 of a project is completed in 9 days, how many total days will the full project take at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

If 3/4 takes 9 days, then 1/4 takes 3 days, so the full project takes 12 days.

Question 5

A rectangular storage room is 15 feet long and 9 feet wide. What is the area in square feet?

Accepted Answer

135

Answer

Area = 15 × 9 = 135 square feet.

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New Jersey Civil Service Exam Mathematics 3