WorkKeys Applied Math 2

Question 1

A worker earns $14.50 per hour and works 38 hours in a week. What is the gross weekly pay?

Accepted Answer

$551.00

Answer

Multiply $14.50 by 38 hours to get $551.00.

Question 2

A recipe for 6 servings calls for 3 cups of flour. How many cups are needed for 10 servings?

Accepted Answer

5 cups

Answer

3 cups ÷ 6 servings = 0.5 cup per serving, times 10 servings equals 5 cups.

Question 3

A box weighs 2.5 pounds. How much do 16 identical boxes weigh?

Accepted Answer

40 pounds

Answer

2.5 pounds × 16 boxes = 40 pounds.

Question 4

An item costs $80 and is marked down 25%. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

25% of $80 is $20, so $80 − $20 = $60.

Question 5

A tank holds 240 gallons and is filled at 8 gallons per minute. How long to fill it?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

240 gallons ÷ 8 gallons per minute = 30 minutes.

WorkKeys Practice Test