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Mathematical Reasoning Problems Flashcards

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  1. A city vehicle used 18 gallons of fuel to travel 414 miles. What was the vehicle's fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?

    Answer: 23 mpg

    414 ÷ 18 = 23 miles per gallon.

  2. A department receives 560 applications. After screening, 35% are rejected. How many applications advance?

    Answer: 364

    35% of 560 = 196 rejected; 560 − 196 = 364 advance.

  3. If overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular hourly rate of $22.40, what is the overtime rate?

    Answer: $33.60

    $22.40 × 1.5 = $33.60 per hour overtime.

  4. A rectangular office is 24 feet long and 15 feet wide. New carpet costs $4.50 per square foot. What is the total carpet cost?

    Answer: $1,620

    Area = 24 × 15 = 360 sq ft; 360 × $4.50 = $1,620.

  5. In a group of 180 civil service applicants, the ratio of male to female applicants is 5:4. How many female applicants are there?

    Answer: 80

    Total parts = 9; female = 4/9 × 180 = 80.

  6. A clerk processes 24 forms per hour. How many forms will be processed during a 7.5-hour shift?

    Answer: 180

    24 × 7.5 = 180 forms.

  7. A city project was estimated to cost $125,000 but came in 12% over budget. What was the actual cost?

    Answer: $140,000

    12% of $125,000 = $15,000; $125,000 + $15,000 = $140,000.