WorkKeys Applied Math 3

Question 1

A warehouse charges $0.08/cubic foot/month. A 10×8×6 ft shipment is stored for 3 months. What is the total fee?

Accepted Answer

$115.20

Answer

Volume: 480 cu ft. Monthly: $38.40. Total: $38.40 × 3 = $115.20.

Question 2

Workers pave 120 sq ft per hour. A road is 480 ft × 12 ft. How many hours to pave the entire section?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

Area: 5,760 sq ft. Time: 5,760 ÷ 120 = 48 hours.

Question 3

A production line normally makes 600 units/day but runs at 75% for 4 days. How many units are produced?

Accepted Answer

1,800

Answer

Reduced: 600 × 0.75 = 450/day. Over 4 days: 450 × 4 = 1,800.

Question 4

Equipment cost $3,600 three years ago and depreciates $400/year. What is its current value?

Accepted Answer

$2,400

Answer

Depreciation: 3 × $400 = $1,200. Value: $3,600 - $1,200 = $2,400.

Question 5

A loading dock receives: 10 small (40 lbs), 6 medium (85 lbs), 3 large (130 lbs). Total weight?

Accepted Answer

1,300 lbs

Answer

Small: 400. Medium: 510. Large: 390. Total: 1,300 lbs.

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