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

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?

Accepted Answer

58.3%

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

2,400 ÷ 150 = 16 pallets.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

$500

Answer

$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?

Accepted Answer

6 hours

Answer

Drop: 21°F. Time: 21 ÷ 3.5 = 6 hours.

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