Workkeys Applied Math Part 3

Question 1

A nurse gives medication every 4 hours starting at 6:00 AM. At what time is the 5th dose given?

Accepted Answer

10:00 PM

Answer

Doses: 6 AM, 10 AM, 2 PM, 6 PM, 10 PM.

Question 2

A printing press produces 3,500 brochures/hour. A client needs 52,500. How many hours are required?

Accepted Answer

15 hours

Answer

52,500 ÷ 3,500 = 15 hours.

Question 3

An employee earning $52,000/year receives a 6.5% raise. What is the new annual salary?

Accepted Answer

$55,380

Answer

Raise: $52,000 × 0.065 = $3,380. New: $55,380.

Question 4

Supply room: Shelf A = 5 boxes, B = 8 boxes, C = 4 boxes. Each box weighs 22 lbs. What is the total weight?

Accepted Answer

374 lbs

Answer

Total boxes: 17. Weight: 17 × 22 = 374 lbs.

Question 5

A contractor charges $75/hr and an assistant charges $40/hr. A job takes 6 hours with both. What is the total labor cost?

Accepted Answer

$690

Answer

Contractor: $450. Assistant: $240. Total: $690.

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