CCAT Math Word Problems 2

Question 1

A store sells notebooks for $3.50 each. A customer buys 8 notebooks and pays with a $50 bill. How much change do they receive?

Accepted Answer

$22.00

Answer

Cost = 8 x $3.50 = $28.00. Change = $50.00 - $28.00 = $22.00.

Question 2

A train travels 360 miles in 4.5 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?

Accepted Answer

80 mph

Answer

Speed = Distance / Time = 360 / 4.5 = 80 mph.

Question 3

A recipe calls for 2.5 cups of flour for 12 cookies. How many cups are needed for 36 cookies?

Accepted Answer

7.5 cups

Answer

36 cookies is 3 times 12, so 3 x 2.5 = 7.5 cups.

Question 4

A project team has 5 members. Each member works 6 hours per day for 10 days. What is the total number of person-hours worked?

Accepted Answer

300

Answer

Total = 5 x 6 x 10 = 300 person-hours.

Question 5

A car was worth $24,000 when new and depreciated by 15% in the first year. What is its value after one year?

Accepted Answer

$20,400

Answer

Depreciation = 15% of $24,000 = $3,600. New value = $24,000 - $3,600 = $20,400.

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