CADET Mathematics and Problem Solving

Question 1

If a patrol travels 12 kilometres in 3 hours, what is their average speed?

Accepted Answer

4 km/h

Answer

Average speed = distance ÷ time = 12 km ÷ 3 h = 4 km/h.

Question 2

A supply truck carries 240 kg of equipment to be divided equally among 8 soldiers. How much does each soldier carry?

Accepted Answer

30 kg

Answer

240 kg ÷ 8 soldiers = 30 kg per soldier.

Question 3

What is 15% of 200?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.

Question 4

A military exercise lasts from 06:30 to 14:45. How long is the exercise?

Accepted Answer

8 hours 15 minutes

Answer

From 06:30 to 14:45 is 8 hours and 15 minutes (14:45 − 06:30 = 8 h 15 min).

Question 5

If a rectangle has a length of 50 m and a width of 30 m, what is its area?

Accepted Answer

1,500 m²

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 50 m × 30 m = 1,500 m².

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