OC Numerical Problem Solving 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A cinema sells 347 tickets on Friday and 289 tickets on Saturday. How many tickets were sold in total?
- 596
- 616
- 636 (Correct answer)
- 656
Correct answer: 636
347 + 289 = 636 tickets sold over both days.
Question 2: If pencils cost $0.35 each, how much do 20 pencils cost?
- $5.50
- $6.00
- $6.50
- $7.00 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: $7.00
20 × $0.35 = $7.00.
Question 3: A pole 3 feet tall casts a 2-foot shadow. A nearby tower casts an 18-foot shadow. How tall is the tower?
- 21 ft
- 24 ft
- 27 ft (Correct answer)
- 30 ft
Correct answer: 27 ft
Using proportions: height/shadow = 3/2, so tower height = (3/2) × 18 = 27 ft.
Question 4: What is the total cost of 3 shirts at $15 each and 2 pairs of pants at $25 each?
- $85
- $90
- $95 (Correct answer)
- $100
Correct answer: $95
3 × $15 = $45, 2 × $25 = $50, total = $95.
Question 5: A school has 480 students. 5/8 of them are girls. How many boys are there?
- 160
- 180 (Correct answer)
- 200
- 220
Correct answer: 180
Girls = 5/8 × 480 = 300, so boys = 480 − 300 = 180.
Question 6: A tank holds 500 liters. If it is 40% full, how many more liters are needed to fill it completely?
- 200 liters
- 250 liters
- 275 liters
- 300 liters (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 300 liters
The tank has 40% × 500 = 200 liters, so 300 more liters are needed.
OC Numerical Problem Solving 2
A cinema sells 347 tickets on Friday and 289 tickets on Saturday.
How many tickets were sold in total?