Problem Solving: Basic Math Flashcards
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A team scores 48 points in 8 rounds. At that same rate, how many points would they score in 15 rounds?
Answer: 90
Rate = 48 ÷ 8 = 6 pts/round; 6 × 15 = 90.
What is 1,250 decreased by 16%?
Answer: 1,050
16% of 1,250 = 200; 1,250 − 200 = 1,050.
A rectangular field is 45 m long and 30 m wide. What is its area?
Answer: 1,350 m²
Area = length × width = 45 × 30 = 1,350 m².
A soldier runs 400 m in 80 seconds. What is his speed in metres per second?
Answer: 5 m/s
Speed = 400 ÷ 80 = 5 m/s.
Which of the following is divisible by both 4 and 6?
Answer: 24
24 ÷ 4 = 6 and 24 ÷ 6 = 4, so 24 is divisible by both.
A mission budget of $4,800 is split between equipment (60%) and transport (40%). How much goes to transport?
Answer: $1,920
40% × $4,800 = 0.40 × 4,800 = $1,920.
A number is tripled and then 14 is subtracted, giving 49. What is the original number?
Answer: 21
3x − 14 = 49 → 3x = 63 → x = 21.