WorkKeys Applied Math 3

Question 1

A car travels 270 miles on 9 gallons of gas. What is its fuel efficiency?

Accepted Answer

30 miles per gallon

Answer

270 miles ÷ 9 gallons = 30 miles per gallon.

Question 2

A sales tax of 7% is added to a $45 purchase. What is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$48.15

Answer

7% of $45 is $3.15, so $45 + $3.15 = $48.15.

Question 3

A board is 144 inches long. How many feet is that?

Accepted Answer

12 feet

Answer

144 inches ÷ 12 inches per foot = 12 feet.

Question 4

Three employees split a $1,200 bonus equally. How much does each receive?

Accepted Answer

$400

Answer

$1,200 ÷ 3 = $400 per employee.

Question 5

A pump moves 540 liters in 12 minutes. What is its rate per minute?

Accepted Answer

45 liters per minute

Answer

540 liters ÷ 12 minutes = 45 liters per minute.

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