WorkKeys Applied Math Part 2 Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

A maintenance worker earns $17.00 per hour and receives time-and-a-half for any hours worked over 40 in a week. If he works 43 hours this week, what is his gross pay?

Accepted Answer

$756.50

Answer

Regular pay: 40 × $17.00 = $680.00. Overtime rate: $17.00 × 1.5 = $25.50. Overtime pay: 3 × $25.50 = $76.50. Gross pay: $680.00 + $76.50 = $756.50.

Question 2

A company packages coffee in 12-ounce bags. A supplier delivers 150 pounds of coffee. How many complete bags can be filled? (1 pound = 16 ounces)

Accepted Answer

200

Answer

Convert pounds to ounces: 150 × 16 = 2,400 ounces. Divide by bag size: 2,400 ÷ 12 = 200 bags.

Question 3

A tool set is regularly priced at $120.00 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$90.00

Answer

Calculate the discount: 25% × $120.00 = $30.00. Subtract from original price: $120.00 − $30.00 = $90.00.

Question 4

A machine assembles 15 parts every 20 minutes. How many parts will it assemble during an 8-hour shift?

Accepted Answer

360

Answer

Convert 8 hours to minutes: 8 × 60 = 480 minutes. Number of 20-minute intervals: 480 ÷ 20 = 24. Total parts: 24 × 15 = 360.

Question 5

A rectangular storage room measures 14 feet wide and 18 feet long. What is the total floor area of the room?

Accepted Answer

252 square feet

Answer

Area of a rectangle = length × width: 14 × 18 = 252 square feet.

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WorkKeys Applied Math Part 2 Questions and Answers 1