WorkKeys Applied Math 2 Flashcards

A landscaping crew fences a yard 45 feet long and 28 feet wide. How many feet of fencing are required?

Answer: 146 feet

Perimeter = 2 × (45 + 28) = 2 × 73 = 146 feet.

A truck must drive a 420-mile route. After 175 miles, what percentage of the route remains?

Answer: 58.3%

Remaining: 245 miles. (245 ÷ 420) × 100 = 58.3%.

A construction project requires 2,400 bricks. Each pallet holds 150 bricks. How many pallets must be ordered?

Answer: 16

2,400 ÷ 150 = 16 pallets.

An employee earns 4% commission on sales. Monthly sales total $12,500. What is the commission?

Answer: $500

$12,500 × 0.04 = $500.

A cooling system must drop temperature from 89°F to 68°F at 3.5°F per hour. How many hours will this take?

Answer: 6 hours

Drop: 21°F. Time: 21 ÷ 3.5 = 6 hours.

A cafeteria buys 15 cases of juice at $8.40/case and 8 cases of water at $5.25/case. What is the total cost?

Answer: $168.00

Juice: 15 × $8.40 = $126. Water: 8 × $5.25 = $42. Total: $168.00.