Apprenticeship Exam Apprenticeship Math and Calculations

Question 1

A pipe must be cut into 4 equal sections from a 20-foot length. How long is each section?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

Answer

20 feet divided by 4 equal sections equals 5 feet per section.

Question 2

An apprentice earns $18.50 per hour and works 40 hours in a week. What is the gross pay?

Accepted Answer

$740.00

Answer

$18.50 × 40 hours = $740.00 gross weekly pay.

Question 3

A rectangular work area is 15 feet long and 10 feet wide. What is its area in square feet?

Accepted Answer

150 sq ft

Answer

Area = length × width = 15 × 10 = 150 square feet.

Question 4

What is 25% of 200?

Accepted Answer

50

Answer

25% of 200 = 0.25 × 200 = 50.

Question 5

A worker completes a task in 3 hours and 45 minutes. How many total minutes is that?

Accepted Answer

225 minutes

Answer

3 hours × 60 minutes + 45 minutes = 180 + 45 = 225 minutes.

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