WorkKeys Workplace Applied Mathematics Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A healthcare aide works 36 hours/week at $13.75/hr and receives a $0.75/hr raise. What is the new weekly gross pay?

Accepted Answer

$522.00

Answer

New rate: $14.50/hr. Weekly: $14.50 × 36 = $522.00.

Question 2

A retailer buys merchandise for $3,600 and sells it for $5,400. What is the markup percentage?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

Markup: $1,800. Rate: ($1,800 ÷ $3,600) × 100 = 50%.

Question 3

An HVAC technician needs 45 feet of copper tubing at $3.20/foot. What is the total material cost?

Accepted Answer

$144.00

Answer

45 × $3.20 = $144.00.

Question 4

A furniture budget of $8,500: desks cost $3,200 and chairs cost $1,900. How much remains?

Accepted Answer

$3,400

Answer

$8,500 - $3,200 - $1,900 = $3,400.

Question 5

A food plant uses 3.5 kg of sugar per batch and runs 14 batches/day. How many kg of sugar are needed per day?

Accepted Answer

49 kg

Answer

3.5 × 14 = 49 kg.

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