SCAT Problem Solving: Word Problems 2

Question 1

A train travels at 60 mph for 2 hours, then at 80 mph for 3 hours. What is the average speed for the entire trip?

Accepted Answer

72 mph

Answer

68 mph

Answer

70 mph

Answer

75 mph

Question 2

A jar contains 40 marbles with a red-to-blue ratio of 3:5. How many red marbles are in the jar?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

12

Answer

18

Answer

20

Question 3

Printer A can print a report in 4 hours; Printer B takes 6 hours. How long do they take working together?

Accepted Answer

2 hours 24 minutes

Answer

2 hours

Answer

2 hours 30 minutes

Answer

3 hours

Question 4

Apples cost $0.75 each and oranges cost $1.25 each. What is the total cost of 4 apples and 3 oranges?

Accepted Answer

$6.75

Answer

$5.50

Answer

$6.25

Answer

$7.00

Question 5

Carlos is 3 times as old as his sister. In 6 years, he will be twice as old as his sister. How old is Carlos now?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

12

Answer

15

Answer

21

Question 6

A recipe requires 2.5 cups of flour to make 24 cookies. How many cups are needed to make 60 cookies?

Accepted Answer

6.25 cups

Answer

5.5 cups

Answer

6 cups

Answer

7 cups

Question 7

A car rental costs $25 per day plus $0.15 per mile. What is the total cost for 3 days and 200 miles?

Accepted Answer

$105

Answer

$85

Answer

$95

Answer

$115