TIBCO CCAT Word Problem 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A car depreciates 20% per year. If it costs $25,000 new, what is its value after 2 years?
- $16,000 (Correct answer)
- $15,000
- $17,500
- $18,000
Correct answer: $16,000
$25,000 × 0.80 × 0.80 = $16,000.
Question 2: If 3 cats catch 3 mice in 3 minutes, how many mice will 9 cats catch in 9 minutes?
- 27 (Correct answer)
- 9
- 81
- 18
Correct answer: 27
Each cat catches 1 mouse per 3 minutes, so in 9 minutes each catches 3; 9 cats × 3 = 27.
Question 3: A recipe serves 6 and requires 2.5 cups of flour. How much flour is needed for 15 servings?
- 6.25 cups (Correct answer)
- 5 cups
- 7.5 cups
- 6 cups
Correct answer: 6.25 cups
Ratio: 15/6 = 2.5; 2.5 × 2.5 cups = 6.25 cups.
Question 4: Two pipes fill a pool; Pipe A takes 3 hours alone and Pipe B takes 6 hours alone. How long do both together take?
- 2 hours (Correct answer)
- 4 hours
- 1.5 hours
- 3 hours
Correct answer: 2 hours
Combined rate = 1/3 + 1/6 = 1/2; time = 2 hours.
Question 5: A runner completes a 10-mile race in 1 hour 15 minutes. What is her average speed in miles per hour?
- 8 mph (Correct answer)
- 7.5 mph
- 10 mph
- 12 mph
Correct answer: 8 mph
1 hour 15 minutes = 1.25 hours; 10 ÷ 1.25 = 8 mph.
Question 6: A box contains 5 red, 3 blue, and 2 green balls. If one is drawn randomly, what is the probability it is NOT red?
- 50% (Correct answer)
- 30%
- 70%
- 20%
Correct answer: 50%
Non-red = 3 + 2 = 5 out of 10 total; 5/10 = 50%.
Question 7: A manager earns $72,000 per year. An assistant earns 35% less. What is the combined annual salary of both?
- $118,800 (Correct answer)
- $97,200
- $108,000
- $124,000
Correct answer: $118,800
Assistant: $72,000 × 0.65 = $46,800; combined = $72,000 + $46,800 = $118,800.
TIBCO CCAT Word Problem 3
A car depreciates 20% per year.
If it costs $25,000 new, what is its value after 2 years?