OAR OAR Math Skills: Word Problems 4

Question 1

An officer's gross pay is $5,600 per month. Deductions total 28% of gross pay. What is the officer's net monthly pay?

Accepted Answer

$4,032

Answer

$3,872

Answer

$3,952

Answer

$4,112

Question 2

A supply depot receives 3 shipments per week, each containing 120 units. The depot issues 48 units per day, 6 days a week. What is the net change in inventory per week?

Accepted Answer

+72 units

Answer

-108 units

Answer

-72 units

Answer

+12 units

Question 3

A Navy vessel travels north at 20 knots for 3 hours, then east at 15 knots for 4 hours. What is the straight-line distance from the starting point?

Accepted Answer

85 nautical miles

Answer

75 nautical miles

Answer

95 nautical miles

Answer

100 nautical miles

Question 4

A contractor bids $18,000 to paint a facility. Materials cost $4,800 and labor is $280 per day for 10 days. What is the contractor's profit?

Accepted Answer

$9,200

Answer

$7,600

Answer

$8,000

Answer

$10,400

Question 5

A base gym has 240 members. 35% use it in the morning, 45% in the afternoon, and the rest in the evening. How many members work out in the evening?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

36

Answer

42

Answer

54

Question 6

A military vehicle travels 360 miles on 24 gallons of fuel. At the same efficiency, how many gallons are needed for a 525-mile trip?

Accepted Answer

35 gallons

Answer

30 gallons

Answer

32 gallons

Answer

38 gallons

Question 7

A technician earns $28 per hour for regular hours and 1.5x that rate for overtime. In a week with 40 regular hours and 8 overtime hours, what are his total earnings?

Accepted Answer

$1,456

Answer

$1,288

Answer

$1,344

Answer

$1,568