DMV Representative Basic Arithmetic 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A driver travels 150 miles in 3 hours. What is the average speed in miles per hour?
- 40 mph
- 45 mph
- 50 mph (Correct answer)
- 55 mph
Correct answer: 50 mph
Average speed = distance ÷ time = 150 ÷ 3 = 50 mph.
Question 2: A speed limit sign reads 65 mph. If you drive 78 mph, how many mph over the limit are you?
- 11 mph
- 12 mph
- 13 mph (Correct answer)
- 14 mph
Correct answer: 13 mph
78 − 65 = 13 mph over the speed limit.
Question 3: A car's gas tank holds 16 gallons. The car gets 28 miles per gallon. How far can it travel on a full tank?
- 392 miles
- 420 miles
- 448 miles (Correct answer)
- 464 miles
Correct answer: 448 miles
16 × 28 = 448 miles on a full tank.
Question 4: A road trip is 540 miles. You have already driven 215 miles. How many miles remain?
- 305 miles
- 315 miles
- 325 miles (Correct answer)
- 335 miles
Correct answer: 325 miles
540 − 215 = 325 miles remaining.
Question 5: If you drive at 60 mph for 2.5 hours, how far will you travel?
- 120 miles
- 135 miles
- 150 miles (Correct answer)
- 165 miles
Correct answer: 150 miles
Distance = speed × time = 60 × 2.5 = 150 miles.
Question 6: A fine for speeding is $125 base plus $15 for each mph over the limit. A driver is 8 mph over. What is the total fine?
- $225
- $235
- $245 (Correct answer)
- $255
Correct answer: $245
$125 + (8 × $15) = $125 + $120 = $245.
Question 7: Gas costs $3.60 per gallon. A driver needs 12.5 gallons to fill up. What is the total cost?
- $42.00
- $43.50
- $45.00 (Correct answer)
- $46.50
Correct answer: $45.00
$3.60 × 12.5 = $45.00.
DMV Representative Basic Arithmetic 2
A driver travels 150 miles in 3 hours.
What is the average speed in miles per hour?