QTS Numeracy Skills for Teachers 2

Question 1

A school's attendance target is 96%. If there are 185 school days, how many days must a pupil attend to meet the target?

Accepted Answer

177.6 days (178 days)

Answer

96% of 185 = 0.96 × 185 = 177.6, which rounds to 178 days. Pupils must attend at least 178 days.

Question 2

Arrange these fractions in ascending order: 3/4, 2/3, 5/6, 7/12

Accepted Answer

7/12, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6

Answer

Converting to twelfths: 7/12, 8/12, 9/12, 10/12 — so the order is 7/12, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6.

Question 3

What is the range of these scores: 45, 62, 38, 71, 55?

Accepted Answer

33

Answer

Range = highest − lowest = 71 − 38 = 33.

Question 4

A teacher buys resources costing £84 excluding VAT. VAT is 20%. What is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

£100.80

Answer

VAT = 20% of £84 = £16.80. Total = £84 + £16.80 = £100.80.

Question 5

If a pupil scores 63 out of 90 on a test, what is their percentage score?

Accepted Answer

70%

Answer

63 ÷ 90 = 0.7 = 70%. Alternatively, simplify 63/90 to 7/10 = 70%.

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