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Arithmetic Reasoning Flashcards

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  1. A school has 840 students. If 35% ride the bus, how many students ride the bus?

    Answer: 294

    0.35 × 840 = 294 students.

  2. A plumber charges $65 for the first hour and $45 for each additional hour. How much does a 4-hour job cost?

    Answer: $200

    $65 + (3 × $45) = $65 + $135 = $200.

  3. A box of cereal weighs 18 ounces. If you eat 1½ ounces per serving, how many servings are in the box?

    Answer: 12

    18 ÷ 1.5 = 12 servings.

  4. The temperature dropped from 72°F to 53°F overnight. What was the total decrease in temperature?

    Answer: 19°F

    72 − 53 = 19°F decrease.

  5. A runner completes a 5-mile race in 40 minutes. What is her average speed in miles per hour?

    Answer: 7.5 mph

    5 miles ÷ (40/60 hours) = 5 ÷ 0.667 = 7.5 mph.

  6. If you buy 4 items at $3.75 each and pay with a $20 bill, how much change do you receive?

    Answer: $5.00

    4 × $3.75 = $15.00; $20.00 − $15.00 = $5.00 change.

  7. A store sells notebooks in packs of 6 for $4.80. What is the cost per notebook?

    Answer: $0.80

    $4.80 ÷ 6 = $0.80 per notebook.