WorkKeys WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Level 4 and 5

Question 1

A warehouse worker earns $15.50/hour and worked 43.5 hours last week. Overtime (over 40 hours) is paid at 1.5x rate. How much did they earn?

Accepted Answer

$674.38

Answer

$645.25

Answer

$636.25

Answer

$697.50

Question 2

A nurse must administer medication at a dose of 0.75 mg per kg of body weight. The patient weighs 185 pounds. If 1 kg = 2.2 lbs, what is the correct dose in mg? (Round to the nearest tenth.)

Accepted Answer

62.7 mg

Answer

138.8 mg

Answer

83.5 mg

Answer

63.1 mg

Question 3

A retail store is marking up a jacket that cost $48.00 wholesale by 65%. What is the selling price?

Accepted Answer

$79.20

Answer

$31.20

Answer

$113.00

Answer

$68.20

Question 4

A construction crew is pouring a rectangular concrete slab that is 24 feet long, 18 feet wide, and 4 inches deep. Concrete is sold in cubic yards. How many cubic yards are needed? (1 yard = 3 feet)

Accepted Answer

5.33 cubic yards

Answer

16 cubic yards

Answer

1,728 cubic yards

Answer

6 cubic yards

Question 5

A shipping clerk earns a base salary of $2,800/month plus a commission of 2.5% on all sales above $10,000. Last month's total sales were $34,600. What were total earnings?

Accepted Answer

$3,665.00

Answer

$3,415.00

Answer

$4,450.00

Answer

$3,280.00

Question 6

A production line fills 840 bottles per hour. A large order requires 11,550 bottles. If the line runs 7.5 hours per day, how many full days are needed to complete the order?

Accepted Answer

2 days

Answer

1 day

Answer

13.75 days

Answer

3 days

Question 7

A cafeteria manager bought 15 pounds of coffee at $6.80/lb and 8 pounds of tea at $4.25/lb. What was the average cost per pound for all the items combined?

Accepted Answer

$5.53

Answer

$5.73

Answer

$6.02

Answer

$5.93