New Jersey Civil Service Exam Mathematics 4

Question 1

A tax assessor values a property at $285,000. The tax rate is $2.80 per $100 of assessed value. What is the annual property tax?

Accepted Answer

$7,980

Answer

$285,000 ÷ 100 × $2.80 = $7,980.

Question 2

If a worker completes 1/5 of a task each day, how many days will it take to complete 4/5 of the task?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

4/5 ÷ 1/5 = 4 days.

Question 3

A report lists expenditures of $3,450, $2,875, $1,920, and $4,305. What is the total expenditure?

Accepted Answer

$12,550

Answer

$3,450 + $2,875 + $1,920 + $4,305 = $12,550.

Question 4

A supervisor earns $31.50 per hour and receives time-and-a-half for overtime. What is the overtime hourly rate?

Accepted Answer

$47.25

Answer

$31.50 × 1.5 = $47.25.

Question 5

A pipe leaks 0.75 gallons per minute. How many gallons will leak in 3 hours if the leak is not fixed?

Accepted Answer

135

Answer

3 hours = 180 minutes; 180 × 0.75 = 135 gallons.

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