RICAS Problem Solving 3

Question 1

A train leaves the station at 9:15 AM and arrives at its destination at 1:45 PM. How long is the trip?

Accepted Answer

4 hours 30 minutes

Answer

From 9:15 AM to 1:45 PM is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Question 2

A tank holds 240 gallons of water. If water drains at 8 gallons per minute, how long will it take to empty the tank?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

240 ÷ 8 = 30 minutes.

Question 3

Three friends share a pizza bill of $28.50 equally. How much does each person pay?

Accepted Answer

$9.50

Answer

$28.50 ÷ 3 = $9.50 per person.

Question 4

A school collects 1,248 cans of food over 4 weeks. If the same number is collected each week, how many cans are collected per week?

Accepted Answer

312 cans

Answer

1,248 ÷ 4 = 312 cans per week.

Question 5

A swimming pool is 25 meters long. If a swimmer completes 8 laps (there and back = 1 lap), how many meters did the swimmer travel?

Accepted Answer

400 meters

Answer

One lap = 25 × 2 = 50 meters; 8 laps = 8 × 50 = 400 meters.

(RICAS) Rhode Island State Practice Test