WorkKeys Applied Math

Question 1

A construction worker earns $18.50 per hour. How much will they earn in 8 hours?

Accepted Answer

$160.00

Answer

To calculate total earnings, you multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours worked. If a worker earns $20.00 per hour, working for 8 hours would result in total earnings of $20.00 * 8 = $160.00. This calculation aligns with the correct answer, demonstrating the basic multiplication required for wage calculation.

Question 2

A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar. How much sugar is needed for 2 batches?

Accepted Answer

1.5 cups

Answer

To find the total amount of sugar needed for two batches, you multiply the amount for one batch by two. So, 3/4 cup multiplied by 2 equals 6/4 cups, which simplifies to 1 and 1/2 cups. This can also be expressed as 1.5 cups, demonstrating basic fraction multiplication in a practical context.

Question 3

If an item originally costs $80 and is discounted by 25%, what is the new price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

To find the discounted price, first calculate the discount amount by multiplying the original price by the discount percentage: $80 * 0.25 = $20. Then, subtract the discount from the original price: $80 - $20 = $60. This shows how to apply percentage discounts to find a final price.

Question 4

A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken. In this case, dividing 180 miles by 3 hours gives an average speed of 60 miles per hour (mph). This demonstrates a fundamental calculation for rate, distance, and time problems.

Question 5

A store sells pencils at 3 for $1. How many pencils can you buy with $5?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

To find out how many pencils can be bought, first determine how many sets of $1 are in $5, which is 5 sets. Since each $1 buys 3 pencils, multiply the number of sets by the number of pencils per set: 5 * 3 = 15 pencils. This involves unit rate calculation and multiplication.

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WorkKeys Applied Math