TIBCO CCAT Word Problem 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A salesman earns a base of $2,000/month plus 5% commission. He sold $30,000 last month. What were his total earnings?
- $3,500 (Correct answer)
- $3,000
- $4,000
- $2,500
Correct answer: $3,500
Commission: $30,000 × 0.05 = $1,500; Total = $2,000 + $1,500 = $3,500.
Question 2: If it takes 4 minutes to boil 1 egg, how long does it take to boil 5 eggs simultaneously in the same pot?
- 4 minutes (Correct answer)
- 20 minutes
- 8 minutes
- 10 minutes
Correct answer: 4 minutes
All eggs cook simultaneously in the same pot, so it still takes only 4 minutes.
Question 3: A 120-gallon tank is 3/4 full. After removing 20 gallons, what fraction of the tank remains?
- 7/12 (Correct answer)
- 2/3
- 5/8
- 1/2
Correct answer: 7/12
Full amount: 120 × 3/4 = 90 gallons; after removal: 90 – 20 = 70; fraction: 70/120 = 7/12.
Question 4: A car uses 1 gallon of gas every 28 miles. How many gallons are needed for a 350-mile trip?
- 12.5 gallons (Correct answer)
- 10 gallons
- 14 gallons
- 11 gallons
Correct answer: 12.5 gallons
350 ÷ 28 = 12.5 gallons.
Question 5: Three partners split profits in a 2:3:5 ratio. If total profit is $40,000, how much does the partner with the largest share receive?
- $20,000 (Correct answer)
- $16,000
- $12,000
- $8,000
Correct answer: $20,000
Total parts = 10; largest share = 5/10 × $40,000 = $20,000.
Question 6: A laptop normally costs $1,200. It's on sale for 30% off, but a 8% tax is added after the discount. What is the final price?
- $907.20 (Correct answer)
- $864.00
- $950.00
- $840.00
Correct answer: $907.20
Discounted price: $1,200 × 0.70 = $840; with tax: $840 × 1.08 = $907.20.
Question 7: A cyclist averages 15 mph for the first half of a route and 10 mph for the second half. What is her average speed for the entire route?
- 12 mph (Correct answer)
- 12.5 mph
- 11 mph
- 13 mph
Correct answer: 12 mph
Harmonic mean: 2 × (15 × 10) / (15 + 10) = 300/25 = 12 mph.
TIBCO CCAT Word Problem 5
A salesman earns a base of $2,000/month plus 5% commission.
He sold $30,000 last month.
What were his total earnings?