WorkKeys Applied Math 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A landscaping crew fences a yard 45 feet long and 28 feet wide. How many feet of fencing are required?
- 136 feet
- 146 feet (Correct answer)
- 156 feet
- 166 feet
Correct answer: 146 feet
Perimeter = 2 × (45 + 28) = 2 × 73 = 146 feet.
Question 2: A truck must drive a 420-mile route. After 175 miles, what percentage of the route remains?
- 55%
- 58.3% (Correct answer)
- 61.9%
- 65%
Correct answer: 58.3%
Remaining: 245 miles. (245 ÷ 420) × 100 = 58.3%.
Question 3: A construction project requires 2,400 bricks. Each pallet holds 150 bricks. How many pallets must be ordered?
- 14
- 15
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 17
Correct answer: 16
2,400 ÷ 150 = 16 pallets.
Question 4: An employee earns 4% commission on sales. Monthly sales total $12,500. What is the commission?
- $400
- $450
- $500 (Correct answer)
- $550
Correct answer: $500
$12,500 × 0.04 = $500.
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?
- 5 hours
- 6 hours (Correct answer)
- 7 hours
- 8 hours
Correct answer: 6 hours
Drop: 21°F. Time: 21 ÷ 3.5 = 6 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?
- $156.00
- $163.80
- $168.00 (Correct answer)
- $172.50
Correct answer: $168.00
Juice: 15 × $8.40 = $126. Water: 8 × $5.25 = $42. Total: $168.00.
WorkKeys Applied Math 2
A landscaping crew fences a yard 45 feet long and 28 feet wide.
How many feet of fencing are required?