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  1. A public service office has 320 files to be archived. Two clerks can archive 40 files per hour together. How long will it take them?

    Answer: 8 hours

    320 ÷ 40 = 8 hours.

  2. A region has 15,000 registered voters. Turnout is 62%. How many voters turned out?

    Answer: 9,300

    15,000 × 0.62 = 9,300.

  3. A government vehicle travels 420 km on 35 litres of fuel. What is the fuel efficiency in km per litre?

    Answer: 12 km/L

    420 ÷ 35 = 12 km per litre.

  4. An office supply order includes 100 pens at $2 each, 50 reams of paper at $8 each, and 80 folders at $1.50 each. What is the total cost?

    Answer: $720

    Pens: 100×$2=$200. Paper: 50×$8=$400. Folders: 80×$1.50=$120. Total: $200+$400+$120=$720.

  5. If inflation increases the cost of a service from $850 to $918, what is the percentage increase?

    Answer: 8%

    ($918 − $850) / $850 × 100 = $68 / $850 × 100 = 8%.

  6. A department meeting starts at 9:45 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. How long is the meeting?

    Answer: 2 hours 45 minutes

    From 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. = 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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