RICAS Problem Solving 2

Question 1

A store sells notebooks for $2.50 each and pens for $1.25 each. Maria buys 4 notebooks and 6 pens. How much does she spend in total?

Accepted Answer

$16.50

Answer

4 × $2.50 = $10.00 and 6 × $1.25 = $7.50, so $10.00 + $7.50 = $16.50.

Question 2

A rectangular garden is 12 feet long and 8 feet wide. What is the perimeter of the garden?

Accepted Answer

40 feet

Answer

Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (12 + 8) = 2 × 20 = 40 feet.

Question 3

Jake reads 15 pages every night. How many nights will it take him to finish a 210-page book?

Accepted Answer

14 nights

Answer

210 ÷ 15 = 14 nights.

Question 4

A class of 30 students took a math test. If 2/5 of the students scored above 90, how many students scored above 90?

Accepted Answer

12 students

Answer

2/5 × 30 = 12 students scored above 90.

Question 5

A car travels at 55 miles per hour. How far will it travel in 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

165 miles

Answer

Distance = speed × time = 55 × 3 = 165 miles.

(RICAS) Rhode Island State Practice Test