EEI TECH EEI Tech Mathematical Usage 2

Question 1

A 12-inch bolt is cut into pieces each 1.5 inches long. How many pieces are cut?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

12 ÷ 1.5 = 8 pieces.

Question 2

If current (I) = Voltage (V) / Resistance (R), and V = 120 V with R = 15 ohms, what is I?

Accepted Answer

8 A

Answer

I = 120 / 15 = 8 amperes.

Question 3

A worker earns $756 for 42 hours of work. What is the hourly rate?

Accepted Answer

$18.00

Answer

756 ÷ 42 = $18.00 per hour.

Question 4

Convert 3/5 to a percentage.

Accepted Answer

60%

Answer

3 ÷ 5 = 0.60 = 60%.

Question 5

A conduit must be bent at a 45° angle. If the run is 10 feet, how long is the diagonal section? (Use √2 ≈ 1.41)

Accepted Answer

14.10 ft

Answer

A 45° bend over 10 ft means the diagonal = 10 × 1.41 = 14.1 ft.

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