USA Occupational Math Assessment 3

Question 1

A rectangular floor measures 24 feet by 18 feet. Tiles cost $3.75 per square foot installed. What is the total cost to tile the floor?

Accepted Answer

$1,620.00

Answer

Area = 24 × 18 = 432 sq ft; cost = 432 × $3.75 = $1,620.00.

Question 2

A technician's timesheet shows: Monday 7.5 hr, Tuesday 8 hr, Wednesday 6.75 hr, Thursday 9 hr, Friday 8.25 hr. How many total hours did the technician work?

Accepted Answer

39.50 hours

Answer

7.5 + 8 + 6.75 + 9 + 8.25 = 39.50 hours.

Question 3

A mixing recipe requires a 3:5 ratio of chemical A to chemical B. If 12 liters of chemical A are used, how many liters of chemical B are needed?

Accepted Answer

20 liters

Answer

Ratio 3:5 means B = (5/3) × A = (5/3) × 12 = 20 liters.

Question 4

A pipe leaks 0.75 gallons per hour. How many gallons will leak over a 3.5-day period?

Accepted Answer

63.00 gallons

Answer

Hours in 3.5 days = 3.5 × 24 = 84 hours; total leak = 84 × 0.75 = 63.00 gallons.

Question 5

An employee receives a 6.5% raise on a base salary of $42,000. What is the new annual salary?

Accepted Answer

$44,730

Answer

Raise = $42,000 × 0.065 = $2,730; new salary = $42,000 + $2,730 = $44,730.

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USA Occupational Math Assessment 3