TIBCO CCAT Word Problem 3

Question 1

A car depreciates 20% per year. If it costs $25,000 new, what is its value after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

$16,000

Answer

$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?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

6.25 cups

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

8 mph

Answer

1 hour 15 minutes = 1.25 hours; 10 ÷ 1.25 = 8 mph.

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