WorkKeys Applied Math 2

Question 1

A landscaping crew fences a yard 45 feet long and 28 feet wide. How many feet of fencing are required?

Accepted Answer

146 feet

Answer

136 feet

Answer

156 feet

Answer

166 feet

Question 2

A truck must drive a 420-mile route. After 175 miles, what percentage of the route remains?

Accepted Answer

58.3%

Answer

55%

Answer

61.9%

Answer

65%

Question 3

A construction project requires 2,400 bricks. Each pallet holds 150 bricks. How many pallets must be ordered?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

14

Answer

15

Answer

17

Question 4

An employee earns 4% commission on sales. Monthly sales total $12,500. What is the commission?

Accepted Answer

$500

Answer

$400

Answer

$450

Answer

$550

Question 5

A cooling system must drop temperature from 89°F to 68°F at 3.5°F per hour. How many hours will this take?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Answer

5 hours

Answer

7 hours

Answer

8 hours

Question 6

A cafeteria buys 15 cases of juice at $8.40/case and 8 cases of water at $5.25/case. What is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$168.00

Answer

$156.00

Answer

$163.80

Answer

$172.50