LLN Mathematical Problem Solving 2

Question 1

A construction job requires 240 bricks. Each pallet holds 48 bricks. How many full pallets are needed?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

240 divided by 48 = 5 pallets exactly.

Question 2

A worker earns $27.50 per hour and works 38 hours this week. What is their gross pay?

Accepted Answer

$1,045.00

Answer

$27.50 x 38 = $1,045.00.

Question 3

A recipe serves 8 people and uses 400g of flour. To serve 20 people, how much flour is needed?

Accepted Answer

1,000g

Answer

Scale factor = 20 divided by 8 = 2.5. Flour = 400g x 2.5 = 1,000g.

Question 4

A petrol bowser shows $78.40 for 56 litres. What is the cost per litre?

Accepted Answer

$1.40

Answer

$78.40 divided by 56 = $1.40 per litre.

Question 5

A rectangular storage room measures 8m by 5m. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

40 m2

Answer

Area = length x width = 8 x 5 = 40 m2.

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