4000 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS Flashcards
- A construction crew has 240 bricks to build a wall. If they use 12 bricks per row, how many rows can they make?
A) 15
B) 18
C) 20
D) 24
C) 20
Explanation: Total bricks ÷ bricks per row = 240 ÷ 12 = 20 rows.
- If a worker earns $15 per hour and works 40 hours in a week, how much does he earn in a week?
A) $500
B) $550
C) $600
D) $650
C) $600
Explanation: Weekly earnings = hourly rate × hours worked = $15 × 40 = $600.
- A car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of gas. How many miles per gallon does the car achieve?
A) 20 mpg
B) 25 mpg
C) 30 mpg
D) 35 mpg
B) 25 mpg
Explanation: Miles per gallon = total miles ÷ gallons = 150 ÷ 5 = 25 mpg.
- A store is having a 20% off sale on a jacket that originally costs $50. What is the sale price?
A) $30
B) $35
C) $40
D) $45
C) $40
Explanation: Discount = original price × 20% = $50 × 0.20 = $10. Sale price = $50 - $10 = $40
- A plumber charges $75 for a service call and $50 per hour of work. If a job takes 3 hours, what is the total charge?
A) $175
B) $200
C) $225
D) $250
C) $225
Explanation: Total charge = service fee + (hourly rate × hours) = $75 + ($50 × 3) = $225.
6 A recipe calls for 3 cups of flour for every 4 cups of sugar. If you use 12 cups of sugar, how much flour do you need?
A) 6 cups
B) 8 cups
C) 9 cups
D) 10 cups
C) 9 cups
Explanation: Using a ratio, (3 cups flour / 4 cups sugar) × 12 cups sugar = 9 cups flour.
7 A bicycle shop sells a bike for $120. If they offer a 15% discount, what is the discounted price?
A) $96
B) $98
C) $100
D) $102
A) $96
Explanation: Discounted price = $120 × 0.85 = $102.
- If a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its average speed?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
B) 60 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 300 ÷ 5 = 60 mph.
- A laptop is originally priced at $800 and is marked down by 15%. What is the sale price of the laptop?
A) $640
B) $665
C) $680
D) $720
C) $680
Explanation: Sale price = $800 - (800 × 0.15) = $800 - $120 = $680.
- A construction worker earns $15 per hour for the first 40 hours each week and $22.50 per hour for any additional hours. If he works 50 hours in a week, how much does he earn?
A) $600
B) $650
C) $700
D) $750
C) $700
Explanation: Weekly earnings = (40 × $15) + (10 × $22.50) = $700.
- A restaurant serves 120 meals in one hour. If it operates for 8 hours in a day, how many meals does it serve in a day?
A) 480
B) 720
C) 960
D) 1,200
C) 960
Explanation: Meals served = 120 × 8 = 960.
- If a pair of shoes costs $60 and is discounted by 10%, what is the final price?
A) $50
B) $52
C) $54
D) $56
C) $54
Explanation: Discounted price = $60 - ($60 × 0.10) = $54.
- A shirt originally priced at $40 is marked down by 25%. What is the sale price?
A) $30
B) $32
C) $34
D) $36
B) $32
Explanation: Discount = $40 × 0.25 = $10. Sale price = $40 - $10 = $30.
- If a vehicle travels 300 miles on 10 gallons of gas, what is the fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 25 mpg
B) 30 mpg
C) 35 mpg
D) 40 mpg
A) 25 mpg
Explanation: Miles per gallon = 300 ÷ 10 = 25 mpg.
- A worker earns $12 per hour and works 35 hours per week. What is his weekly earnings?
A) $400
B) $420
C) $430
D) $450
B) $420
Explanation: Weekly earnings = $12 × 35 = $420.
- A machine produces 200 units in 5 hours. How many units does it produce per hour?
A) 20
B) 30
C) 40
D) 50
C) 40
Explanation: Units produced per hour = total units ÷ hours = 200 ÷ 5 = 40.
- A backpack originally costs $80. During a sale, it is discounted by 20%. What is the sale price?
A) $60
B) $62
C) $64
D) $66
A) $60
Explanation: Discounted price = $80 - ($80 × 0.20) = $80 - $16 = $60.
- A store sells notebooks at $1.50 each or 3 for $4.00. How much is saved by buying 3 notebooks at the discount price instead of individually?
A) $0.25
B) $0.50
C) $0.75
D) $1.00
C) $0.75
Explanation: Buying individually costs $1.50 × 3 = $4.50. The discount price is $4.00, so the savings is $4.50 - $4.00 = $0.50.
- If a box holds 250 items, how many boxes are needed to hold 1,000 items?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
C) 4
Explanation: Boxes needed = 1,000 ÷ 250 = 4.
- A plumber charges $50 for the first hour of work and $30 for each additional hour. If a job takes 4 hours, what is the total charge?
A) $140
B) $150
C) $160
D) $170
C) $160
Explanation: Total charge = $50 + ($30 × 3) = $140.
- A factory produces 480 items in 8 hours. How many items does it produce per hour?
A) 40
B) 50
C) 55
D) 60
D) 60
Explanation: Items produced per hour = 480 ÷ 8 = 60 items.
- If a plane travels 900 miles in 2 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 300 mph
B) 350 mph
C) 400 mph
D) 450 mph
D) 450 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 900 ÷ 2 = 450 mph.
- A recipe requires 3/4 cup of sugar for every 2 cups of flour. How much sugar is needed for 8 cups of flour?
A) 2 cups
B) 2 1/2 cups
C) 3 cups
D) 3 1/2 cups
C) 3 cups
Explanation: The ratio is 3/4 cup sugar per 2 cups flour, so for 8 cups flour: (3/4) × 4 = 3 cups.
- A school buys 40 chairs for $800. What is the cost per chair?
A) $10
B) $15
C) $20
D) $25
C) $20
Explanation: Cost per chair = total cost ÷ number of chairs = $800 ÷ 40 = $20.
- A farmer has 250 acres of land. If he plants corn on 40% of it, how many acres are used for corn?
A) 75 acres
B) 85 acres
C) 95 acres
D) 100 acres
D) 100 acres
Explanation: Acres for corn = 250 × 0.40 = 100 acres.
- If a train travels 300 miles in 5 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
B) 60 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 300 ÷ 5 = 60 mph.
- A product originally costs $120. During a 25% off sale, what is the sale price?
A) $80
B) $85
C) $90
D) $95
C) $90
Explanation: Sale price = original price - discount. Discount = 120 × 0.25 = $30, so $120 - $30 = $90.
- A team scores 36 points in the first half of a game and 42 points in the second half. What is their total score?
A) 72 points
B) 78 points
C) 80 points
D) 82 points
B) 78 points
Explanation: Total score = first half + second half = 36 + 42 = 78 points.
- A student spends 15 minutes on each homework problem. If he has 8 problems to solve, how long will it take him in total?
A) 1 hour
B) 1 hour 30 minutes
C) 2 hours
D) 2 hours 30 minutes
C) 2 hours
Explanation: Total time = minutes per problem × number of problems = 15 × 8 = 120 minutes, or 2 hours.
- A family spends $150 on groceries each week. How much do they spend in 4 weeks?
A) $500
B) $550
C) $600
D) $650
C) $600
Explanation: Total spent = weekly cost × number of weeks = $150 × 4 = $600.
- A runner completes 5 laps around a 400-meter track. How many meters did the runner cover in total?
A) 1,500 meters
B) 1,800 meters
C) 2,000 meters
D) 2,500 meters
C) 2,000 meters
Explanation: Total distance = number of laps × length per lap = 5 × 400 = 2,000 meters.
- If a store’s revenue is $12,000 per month, what is its revenue over a 6-month period?
A) $60,000
B) $65,000
C) $70,000
D) $72,000
D) $72,000
Explanation: Total revenue = monthly revenue × number of months = $12,000 × 6 = $72,000.
- A family bought 4 movie tickets for $12 each. They also spent $18 on snacks. What was the total cost of their movie outing?
A) $48
B) $52
C) $66
D) $70
C) $66
Explanation: Total cost = (ticket price × number of tickets) + snack cost = (4 × $12) + $18 = $66.
- A worker earns $18 per hour and works 25 hours in a week. How much does he earn for the week?
A) $350
B) $400
C) $425
D) $450
D) $450
Explanation: Weekly earnings = hourly rate × hours worked = $18 × 25 = $450.
- If a car uses 10 gallons of fuel to travel 300 miles, how many miles per gallon does it achieve?
A) 25 mpg
B) 30 mpg
C) 35 mpg
D) 40 mpg
B) 30 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = total miles ÷ gallons used = 300 ÷ 10 = 30 mpg.
- A gardener plants 15 rows of flowers with 8 flowers in each row. How many flowers does he plant in total?
A) 100
B) 110
C) 120
D) 130
C) 120
Explanation: Total flowers = rows × flowers per row = 15 × 8 = 120.
- A jacket is originally priced at $90. During a sale, it is marked down by 30%. What is the sale price of the jacket?
A) $60
B) $63
C) $65
D) $70
A) $60
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount amount = $90 × 0.30 = $27. Sale price = $90 - $27 = $60.
- A student spends 10 minutes on each math problem. If he has 12 problems, how long will it take him to finish all of them?
A) 1 hour
B) 1 hour 20 minutes
C) 2 hours
D) 2 hours 10 minutes
B) 1 hour 20 minutes
Explanation: Total time = time per problem × number of problems = 10 × 12 = 120 minutes, or 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- If a plane flies 600 miles in 2 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 250 mph
B) 300 mph
C) 350 mph
D) 400 mph
B) 300 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 600 ÷ 2 = 300 mph.
- A bookstore offers a 10% discount on a book that costs $25. What is the discounted price?
A) $20
B) $22.50
C) $23
D) $24
B) $22.50
Explanation: Discounted price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $25 × 0.10 = $2.50. Sale price = $25 - $2.50 = $22.50.
- A bakery sells 240 cookies in 6 hours. How many cookies does it sell per hour?
A) 30
B) 35
C) 40
D) 45
C) 40
Explanation: Cookies per hour = total cookies ÷ hours = 240 ÷ 6 = 40.
- If a school has 1,200 students and 25% are in the senior class, how many students are seniors?
A) 250
B) 300
C) 350
D) 400
B) 300
Explanation: Seniors = total students × senior percentage = 1,200 × 0.25 = 300.
- A family spends $75 on groceries every week. How much do they spend in 8 weeks?
A) $500
B) $550
C) $600
D) $625
C) $600
Explanation: Total spent = weekly grocery cost × weeks = $75 × 8 = $600.
- A team scores 48 points in the first half and 54 points in the second half of a game. What is their total score?
A) 90 points
B) 92 points
C) 98 points
D) 102 points
D) 102 points
Explanation: Total score = first half + second half = 48 + 54 = 102.
- A box of chocolates costs $15. If a customer buys 4 boxes, what is the total cost?
A) $50
B) $55
C) $60
D) $65
C) $60
Explanation: Total cost = price per box × number of boxes = $15 × 4 = $60.
- A book is priced at $18 and is discounted by 20%. What is the sale price of the book?
A) $12
B) $14
C) $14.40
D) $15
C) $14.40
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount). Discount = $18 × 0.20 = $3.60. Sale price = $18 - $3.60 = $14.40.
- A runner completes 10 laps on a 400-meter track. What distance did the runner cover?
A) 2,500 meters
B) 3,000 meters
C) 4,000 meters
D) 4,500 meters
C) 4,000 meters
Explanation: Total distance = number of laps × length per lap = 10 × 400 = 4,000 meters.
- A car travels 180 miles on 6 gallons of fuel. How many miles per gallon does the car achieve?
A) 25 mpg
B) 30 mpg
C) 35 mpg
D) 40 mpg
B) 30 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = total miles ÷ gallons used = 180 ÷ 6 = 30 mpg.
- If a product costs $80 and is marked down by 15%, what is the final price?
A) $65
B) $68
C) $70
D) $72
D) $72
Explanation: Discount = $80 × 0.15 = $12. Final price = $80 - $12 = $72.
- A family spends $150 on utilities each month. How much do they spend in 3 months?
A) $400
B) $425
C) $450
D) $500
C) $450
Explanation: Total spent = monthly cost × number of months = $150 × 3 = $450.
- A hotel has 120 rooms, and 75% of them are occupied. How many rooms are occupied?
A) 85
B) 90
C) 95
D) 100
B) 90
Explanation: Occupied rooms = total rooms × percentage occupied = 120 × 0.75 = 90.
- If a baker needs 3 cups of sugar for each batch of cookies and he wants to make 5 batches, how many cups of sugar does he need?
A) 12
B) 13
C) 15
D) 18
C) 15
Explanation: Total sugar = cups per batch × number of batches = 3 × 5 = 15 cups.
- A car is rented at a rate of $45 per day plus $0.20 per mile. If the rental lasts 3 days and the car is driven 100 miles, what is the total cost?
A) $130
B) $135
C) $145
D) $150
B) $135
Explanation: Total cost = (daily rate × days) + (miles × cost per mile) = (3 × $45) + (100 × $0.20) = $135.
- A printer can print 250 pages per hour. How many pages can it print in 7 hours?
A) 1,500
B) 1,600
C) 1,750
D) 1,800
C) 1,750
Explanation: Total pages = pages per hour × hours = 250 × 7 = 1,750.
- A discount store offers a 30% discount on a sofa that costs $600. What is the sale price?
A) $400
B) $420
C) $425
D) $430
A) $400
Explanation: Sale price = original price - discount. Discount = $600 × 0.30 = $180, so sale price = $600 - $180 = $400.
- A school cafeteria has 300 seats, and 60% of them are occupied. How many seats are still available?
A) 100
B) 110
C) 120
D) 130
C) 120
Explanation: Seats occupied = total seats × percentage occupied = 300 × 0.60 = 180. Available seats = 300 - 180 = 120.
- A family buys 3 movie tickets at $15 each and 2 snacks at $5 each. What is the total cost?
A) $40
B) $45
C) $50
D) $55
D) $55
Explanation: Total cost = (ticket cost × number of tickets) + (snack cost × number of snacks) = (3 × $15) + (2 × $5) = $55.
- If a car can travel 300 miles on 12 gallons of fuel, what is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 20 mpg
B) 22 mpg
C) 24 mpg
D) 25 mpg
D) 25 mpg
Explanation: Miles per gallon = total miles ÷ gallons used = 300 ÷ 12 = 25 mpg.
- A gym membership costs $50 per month. What is the cost for a full year?
A) $500
B) $550
C) $600
D) $650
C) $600
Explanation: Yearly cost = monthly cost × months = $50 × 12 = $600.
- A package delivery costs $10 for the first 5 pounds and $2 for each additional pound. If a package weighs 8 pounds, what is the total cost?
A) $12
B) $14
C) $16
D) $18
B) $14
Explanation: Total cost = initial cost + (extra pounds × additional rate) = $10 + (3 × $2) = $14.
- If a person reads 20 pages in 30 minutes, how many pages can they read in 2 hours?
A) 60
B) 80
C) 90
D) 100
D) 100
Explanation: Pages per hour = 20 pages ÷ 0.5 hour = 40 pages per hour. In 2 hours, they can read 40 × 2 = 80 pages.
- A store offers a 15% discount on a television originally priced at $400. What is the discounted price?
A) $330
B) $340
C) $350
D) $360
A) $330
Explanation: Discounted price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $400 × 0.15 = $60, so discounted price = $400 - $60 = $330.
- If a cyclist travels 18 miles in 1.5 hours, what is their average speed in miles per hour?
A) 10 mph
B) 12 mph
C) 15 mph
D) 18 mph
B) 12 mph
Explanation: Average speed = total distance ÷ total time = 18 ÷ 1.5 = 12 mph.
- A worker earns $15 per hour and works 35 hours per week. How much does he earn in 2 weeks?
A) $950
B) $1,000
C) $1,050
D) $1,100
B) $1,050
Explanation: Total earnings = hourly wage × weekly hours × weeks = $15 × 35 × 2 = $1,050.
- A restaurant sells a meal for $15. If a family of 5 orders the same meal, what is the total cost?
A) $60
B) $65
C) $70
D) $75
D) $75
Explanation: Total cost = cost per meal × number of meals = $15 × 5 = $75.
- A runner jogs 2 miles every morning. How many miles will she jog in 14 days?
A) 24 miles
B) 26 miles
C) 28 miles
D) 30 miles
C) 28 miles
Explanation: Total miles = miles per day × days = 2 × 14 = 28 miles.
- A warehouse has 5,000 boxes, and each box holds 10 items. How many items are in the warehouse?
A) 50,000
B) 55,000
C) 60,000
D) 65,000
A) 50,000
Explanation: Total items = boxes × items per box = 5,000 × 10 = 50,000.
- A car rental agency charges $25 per day. If someone rents a car for 10 days, what is the total cost?
A) $200
B) $225
C) $250
D) $275
C) $250
Explanation: Total cost = daily rate × days = $25 × 10 = $250.
- If a book costs $12 and a customer buys 8 books, what is the total cost?
A) $88
B) $90
C) $94
D) $96
D) $96
Explanation: Total cost = cost per book × number of books = $12 × 8 = $96.
- A gardener plants 12 rows of vegetables with 9 plants in each row. How many plants are there in total?
A) 98
B) 104
C) 108
D) 112
C) 108
Explanation: Total plants = rows × plants per row = 12 × 9 = 108.
- A family spends $200 on groceries every month. How much do they spend in a year?
A) $2,200
B) $2,400
C) $2,600
D) $2,800
B) $2,400
Explanation: Yearly cost = monthly cost × 12 months = $200 × 12 = $2,400.
- A car can travel 400 miles on 16 gallons of gas. What is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 20 mpg
B) 22 mpg
C) 24 mpg
D) 25 mpg
C) 24 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = miles traveled ÷ gallons used = 400 ÷ 16 = 24 mpg.
- If a phone costs $600 and is discounted by 15%, what is the final price after the discount?
A) $480
B) $485
C) $500
D) $510
D) $510
Explanation: Discount = $600 × 0.15 = $90. Final price = $600 - $90 = $510.
- A worker is paid $18 per hour and works 45 hours in a week. What is his total earnings for the week?
A) $750
B) $760
C) $810
D) $820
C) $810
Explanation: Total earnings = hourly wage × hours worked = $18 × 45 = $810.
- A student completes 12 problems in 40 minutes. How many problems can she complete in 2 hours at the same rate?
A) 32
B) 34
C) 36
D) 38
C) 36
Explanation: Problems per minute = 12 ÷ 40 = 0.3. In 120 minutes (2 hours), she can complete 0.3 × 120 = 36 problems.
- A backpack originally costs $60. During a 25% off sale, what is the sale price?
A) $40
B) $42
C) $45
D) $46
A) $40
Explanation: Discount = $60 × 0.25 = $15. Sale price = $60 - $15 = $45.
- A recipe requires 3 cups of flour for every 4 cups of sugar. If you use 24 cups of sugar, how much flour do you need?
A) 15 cups
B) 16 cups
C) 18 cups
D) 20 cups
D) 20 cups
Explanation: Ratio method: 3 cups flour for every 4 cups sugar, so for 24 cups of sugar, we need (3/4) × 24 = 18 cups.
- If a car rental costs $30 per day and a customer rents the car for 5 days, what is the total cost?
A) $125
B) $130
C) $140
D) $150
D) $150
Explanation: Total cost = daily rate × days rented = $30 × 5 = $150.
- A bicycle shop sells a bike for $180 and offers a 10% discount. What is the discounted price?
A) $150
B) $155
C) $160
D) $162
D) $162
Explanation: Discount = original price × 10% = $180 × 0.10 = $18. Sale price = $180 - $18 = $162
- A box contains 480 pencils. If each classroom receives 20 pencils, how many classrooms can be supplied?
A) 20
B) 22
C) 24
D) 25
C) 24
Explanation: Total classrooms = total pencils ÷ pencils per classroom = 480 ÷ 20 = 24.
- A train travels 120 miles in 1.5 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 60 mph
B) 70 mph
C) 75 mph
D) 80 mph
C) 75 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 120 ÷ 1.5 = 75 mph.
- If a printer can print 45 pages in 3 minutes, how many pages can it print in 1 hour?
A) 600
B) 750
C) 800
D) 900
B) 750
Explanation: Pages per hour = (pages per 3 minutes × 20). Since 60 minutes ÷ 3 minutes = 20, we get 45 × 20 = 750 pages.
- A television is priced at $700 and is on sale for 20% off. What is the sale price?
A) $540
B) $550
C) $560
D) $570
C) $560
Explanation: Sale price = original price - discount. Discount = $700 × 0.20 = $140, so sale price = $700 - $140 = $560.
- A company has 400 employees, and 40% of them are in the sales department. How many employees are in sales?
A) 150
B) 160
C) 170
D) 180
B) 160
Explanation: Number of employees in sales = total employees × percentage = 400 × 0.40 = 160.
- A runner completes a 5-mile route in 50 minutes. What is his average speed in miles per hour?
A) 4 mph
B) 5 mph
C) 6 mph
D) 7 mph
B) 5 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time in hours. Convert 50 minutes to hours: 50 ÷ 60 = 0.833. Average speed = 5 ÷ 0.833 = 6 mph.
- A person buys 3 shirts for $25 each and 2 pairs of pants for $40 each. What is the total cost?
A) $150
B) $155
C) $160
D) $165
C) $160
Explanation: Total cost = (3 × $25) + (2 × $40) = $75 + $80 = $160.
- A school buys 30 computers for $500 each. What is the total cost?
A) $12,000
B) $13,000
C) $14,000
D) $15,000
A) $12,000
Explanation: Total cost = number of computers × cost per computer = 30 × $500 = $12,000.
- A plane travels 600 miles in 2 hours. What is its average speed?
A) 250 mph
B) 275 mph
C) 300 mph
D) 350 mph
C) 300 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 600 ÷
- A construction worker earns $22 per hour and works 35 hours in a week. How much does he earn for the week?
A) $750
B) $770
C) $780
D) $800
B) $770
Explanation: Weekly earnings = hourly wage × hours worked = $22 × 35 = $770.
- A plumber charges $75 for a service call and $45 per hour of work. If a job takes 3 hours, what is the total charge?
A) $185
B) $195
C) $200
D) $210
C) $200
Explanation: Total charge = service call fee + (hourly rate × hours worked) = $75 + ($45 × 3) = $75 + $135 = $200.
- A chef prepares 120 dishes in 8 hours. How many dishes does he prepare per hour?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20
B) 15
Explanation: Dishes per hour = total dishes ÷ hours = 120 ÷ 8 = 15.
- If a bus travels 450 miles in 9 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 40 mph
B) 45 mph
C) 50 mph
D) 55 mph
B) 50 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 450 ÷ 9 = 50 mph.
- A person reads 90 pages in 2 hours. At this rate, how many pages can he read in 5 hours?
A) 200
B) 210
C) 215
D) 225
D) 225
Explanation: Pages per hour = pages ÷ hours = 90 ÷ 2 = 45. In 5 hours, he can read 45 × 5 = 225 pages
- A shirt originally costs $80 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price of the shirt?
A) $55
B) $58
C) $60
D) $65
C) $60
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $80 × 0.25 = $20, so sale price = $80 - $20 = $60.
- A family spends $150 on groceries every two weeks. How much do they spend on groceries in 8 weeks?
A) $450
B) $500
C) $550
D) $600
D) $600
Explanation: Grocery cost over 8 weeks = cost every two weeks × 4 = $150 × 4 = $600.
- A car rental company charges $25 per day plus $0.15 per mile. If a customer rents a car for 3 days and drives 150 miles, what is the total cost?
A) $75
B) $80
C) $85
D) $90
D) $90
Explanation: Total cost = (daily rate × days) + (miles × rate per mile) = ($25 × 3) + ($0.15 × 150) = $90.
- A runner jogs 5 miles every morning. How many miles will he jog in 2 weeks?
A) 60 miles
B) 65 miles
C) 70 miles
D) 75 miles
C) 70 miles
Explanation: Total distance = daily miles × days = 5 × 14 = 70 miles.
- A student spends 30 minutes on each homework problem. If he has 8 problems to solve, how long will it take him in total?
A) 2 hours
B) 3 hours
C) 3 hours 30 minutes
D) 4 hours
D) 4 hours
Explanation: Total time = minutes per problem × problems = 30 × 8 = 240 minutes, or 4 hours.
- If a box holds 300 items, how many boxes are needed to hold 1,500 items?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
B) 5
Explanation: Boxes needed = total items ÷ items per box = 1,500 ÷ 300 = 5.
- A construction worker earns $20 per hour for the first 40 hours each week and $30 per hour for any additional hours. If he works 50 hours in a week, how much does he earn?
A) $800
B) $850
C) $900
D) $950
C) $900
Explanation: Weekly earnings = (40 × $20) + (10 × $30) = $800 + $100 = $900.
- If a car can travel 600 miles on 20 gallons of fuel, what is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 20 mpg
B) 25 mpg
C) 30 mpg
D) 35 mpg
C) 30 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = miles ÷ gallons = 600 ÷ 20 = 30 mpg.
- A television costs $400 and is discounted by 15%. What is the final price after the discount?
A) $325
B) $330
C) $340
D) $350
C) $340
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $400 × 0.15 = $60, so sale price = $400 - $60 = $340.
- A bakery sells 90 cookies in 3 hours. How many cookies does it sell per hour?
A) 25
B) 27
C) 30
D) 32
C) 30
Explanation: Cookies per hour = total cookies ÷ hours = 90 ÷ 3 = 30.
- A train travels 300 miles in 5 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 50 mph
B) 55 mph
C) 60 mph
D) 65 mph
C) 60 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 300 ÷ 5 = 60 mph.
- A hotel has 200 rooms, and 75% of them are occupied. How many rooms are occupied?
A) 120
B) 130
C) 140
D) 150
C) 150
Explanation: Occupied rooms = total rooms × percentage = 200 × 0.75 = 150.
- A machine produces 400 units in 8 hours. How many units does it produce per hour?
A) 40
B) 45
C) 50
D) 55
C) 50
Explanation: Units per hour = total units ÷ hours = 400 ÷ 8 = 50.
- A jacket is originally priced at $120 and is marked down by 30%. What is the sale price?
A) $80
B) $84
C) $88
D) $90
A) $80
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $120 × 0.30 = $36, so sale price = $120 - $36 = $84.
- A runner completes 8 laps on a 400-meter track. What distance did the runner cover in total?
A) 2,500 meters
B) 3,000 meters
C) 3,200 meters
D) 3,600 meters
C) 3,200 meters
Explanation: Total distance = laps × length per lap = 8 × 400 = 3,200 meters.
- A family buys 5 movie tickets at $12 each and 3 snacks at $4 each. What is the total cost?
A) $60
B) $64
C) $68
D) $72
D) $72
Explanation: Total cost = (ticket price × number of tickets) + (snack price × number of snacks) = (5 × $12) + (3 × $4) = $72.
- A student spends $6 on lunch each school day. If there are 20 school days in a month, how much does he spend on lunch in a month?
A) $100
B) $110
C) $115
D) $120
D) $120
Explanation: Monthly lunch cost = daily cost × school days = $6 × 20 = $120.
- A bakery sells 360 muffins in 6 hours. How many muffins are sold per hour?
A) 50
B) 55
C) 60
D) 65
C) 60
Explanation: Muffins per hour = total muffins ÷ hours = 360 ÷ 6 = 60.
- A bicycle travels 45 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 12 mph
B) 13 mph
C) 14 mph
D) 15 mph
D) 15 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 45 ÷ 3 = 15 mph.
- A shirt costs $40 and is on sale for 20% off. What is the sale price?
A) $28
B) $30
C) $32
D) $34
C) $32
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $40 × 0.20 = $8, so sale price = $40 - $8 = $32.
- A worker is paid $25 per hour and works 40 hours in a week. What are his total weekly earnings?
A) $900
B) $950
C) $1,000
D) $1,050
C) $1,000
Explanation: Weekly earnings = hourly wage × hours worked = $25 × 40 = $1,000.
- If a person reads 60 pages in 2 hours, how many pages can they read in 3 hours at the same rate?
A) 80
B) 85
C) 90
D) 95
C) 90
Explanation: Pages per hour = 60 ÷ 2 = 30. In 3 hours, the person can read 30 × 3 = 90 pages.
- A store discounts a television originally priced at $500 by 10%. What is the discounted price?
A) $400
B) $425
C) $450
D) $460
C) $450
Explanation: Discounted price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $500 × 0.10 = $50, so discounted price = $500 - $50 = $450.
- A car travels 540 miles on 18 gallons of gas. What is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 25 mpg
B) 28 mpg
C) 30 mpg
D) 32 mpg
C) 30 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = miles ÷ gallons = 540 ÷ 18 = 30 mpg.
- A family buys 3 movie tickets at $10 each and 3 drinks at $5 each. What is the total cost of their outing?
A) $40
B) $45
C) $50
D) $55
B) $45
Explanation: Total cost = (ticket price × number of tickets) + (drink price × number of drinks) = (3 × $10) + (3 × $5) = $45.
- A jogger runs 6 miles every morning. How many miles will he jog in 2 weeks?
A) 72 miles
B) 74 miles
C) 76 miles
D) 78 miles
A) 72 miles
Explanation: Total distance = daily miles × days = 6 × 12 = 72 miles.
- A teacher spends $4 on supplies per student. If she has 25 students, what is the total cost?
A) $90
B) $95
C) $100
D) $105
C) $100
Explanation: Total cost = price per student × number of students = $4 × 25 = $100.
- A laptop originally costs $800 and is on sale for 15% off. What is the sale price?
A) $660
B) $670
C) $680
D) $690
C) $680
Explanation: Discounted price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $800 × 0.15 = $120, so sale price = $800 - $120 = $680.
- A car rental company charges $30 per day plus $0.10 per mile. If a customer rents a car for 4 days and drives 200 miles, what is the total cost?
A) $140
B) $150
C) $160
D) $170
D) $170
Explanation: Total cost = (daily rate × days) + (mile rate × miles driven) = ($30 × 4) + ($0.10 × 200) = $120 + $50 = $170.
- A person completes 15 exercises in 45 minutes. How many exercises can they complete in 2 hours at the same rate?
A) 40
B) 50
C) 55
D) 60
B) 50
Explanation: Exercises per minute = 15 ÷ 45 = 0.33. In 120 minutes (2 hours), the person can complete 0.33 × 120 = 50 exercises.
- A restaurant serves 200 meals in 5 hours. How many meals are served per hour?
A) 35
B) 40
C) 45
D) 50
B) 40
Explanation: Meals per hour = total meals ÷ hours = 200 ÷ 5 = 40.
- A baker charges $12 for a dozen cupcakes. How much does he charge for 3 dozen cupcakes?
A) $32
B) $34
C) $36
D) $40
C) $36
Explanation: Total cost = price per dozen × dozens = $12 × 3 = $36.
- If a train travels 180 miles in 3 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
B) 60 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 180 ÷ 3 = 60 mph.
- A shirt originally costs $60 and is marked down by 25%. What is the sale price?
A) $40
B) $42
C) $45
D) $48
A) $45
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $60 × 0.25 = $15, so sale price = $60 - $15 = $45.
- A construction worker earns $25 per hour and works 38 hours in a week. How much does he earn in the week?
A) $850
B) $900
C) $950
D) $1,000
A) $950
Explanation: Total earnings = hourly wage × hours worked = $25 × 38 = $950.
- A recipe requires 2 cups of sugar for every 3 cups of flour. If you use 12 cups of flour, how much sugar is needed?
A) 6 cups
B) 7 cups
C) 8 cups
D) 9 cups
A) 6 cups
Explanation: Using the ratio, (2 cups sugar / 3 cups flour) × 12 cups flour = 8 cups sugar.
- A runner completes 10 laps on a 400-meter track. What distance did he cover?
A) 3,500 meters
B) 3,800 meters
C) 4,000 meters
D) 4,200 meters
C) 4,000 meters
Explanation: Total distance = laps × track length = 10 × 400 = 4,000 meters.
- A store buys 300 boxes of cereal at $2 each and sells them for $3 each. What is the store’s total profit?
A) $200
B) $250
C) $300
D) $350
C) $300
Explanation: Profit per box = selling price - buying price = $3 - $2 = $1. Total profit = $1 × 300 = $300.
- A worker earns $15 per hour for 40 hours a week and $22.50 per hour for overtime. If he works 45 hours in one week, how much does he earn?
A) $650
B) $675
C) $700
D) $725
B) $675
Explanation: Total earnings = (40 × $15) + (5 × $22.50) = $600 + $112.50 = $675.
- A company has a budget of $10,000 per month for office supplies. If it spends 75% of this budget, how much does it spend?
A) $6,500
B) $7,000
C) $7,500
D) $8,000
C) $7,500
Explanation: Amount spent = budget × percentage spent = $10,000 × 0.75 = $7,500.
- A student scores 80 on the first test and 90 on the second test. What is the average score?
A) 82
B) 84
C) 85
D) 86
C) 85
Explanation: Average score = (first score + second score) ÷ 2 = (80 + 90) ÷ 2 = 85.
- A car rental costs $20 per day plus $0.15 per mile. If a customer rents the car for 5 days and drives 200 miles, what is the total cost?
A) $110
B) $115
C) $120
D) $125
D) $125
Explanation: Total cost = (daily rate × days) + (miles × cost per mile) = (5 × $20) + (200 × $0.15) = $125
- If a plane flies 720 miles in 1.5 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 450 mph
B) 475 mph
C) 480 mph
D) 500 mph
C) 480 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 720 ÷ 1.5 = 480 mph.
- A store is having a 25% off sale on all items. If a jacket costs $80, what is the sale price?
A) $55
B) $60
C) $65
D) $70
B) $60
Explanation: Sale price = original price - discount. Discount = $80 × 0.25 = $20, so sale price = $80 - $20 = $60.
- A recipe calls for 4 cups of milk for every 3 cups of flour. If you use 12 cups of flour, how much milk do you need?
A) 12 cups
B) 14 cups
C) 16 cups
D) 18 cups
C) 16 cups
Explanation: Using the ratio, (4 cups milk / 3 cups flour) × 12 cups flour = 16 cups milk.
- A runner completes 3 miles in 30 minutes. How long will it take him to run 6 miles at the same pace?
A) 45 minutes
B) 50 minutes
C) 55 minutes
D) 60 minutes
D) 60 minutes
Explanation: Time required = (30 minutes / 3 miles) × 6 miles = 60 minutes.
- A printer can print 600 pages in 2 hours. How many pages can it print in 5 hours?
A) 1,200 pages
B) 1,300 pages
C) 1,400 pages
D) 1,500 pages
D) 1,500 pages
Explanation: Pages per hour = 600 ÷ 2 = 300. In 5 hours, printer can print 300 × 5 = 1,500 pages.
- If a phone plan costs $40 per month, how much does it cost for a full year?
A) $420
B) $440
C) $460
D) $480
D) $480
Explanation: Yearly cost = monthly cost × 12 = $40 × 12 = $480.
- A car travels 360 miles on 12 gallons of gas. What is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 25 mpg
B) 28 mpg
C) 30 mpg
D) 32 mpg
C) 30 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = miles ÷ gallons = 360 ÷ 12 = 30 mpg.
- A family buys 4 tickets to a concert at $25 each and 3 drinks at $5 each. What is the total cost?
A) $100
B) $105
C) $110
D) $115
D) $115
Explanation: Total cost = (ticket price × tickets) + (drink price × drinks) = (4 × $25) + (3 × $5) = $115.
- A chef uses 2 tablespoons of salt for every 5 cups of soup. If he makes 20 cups of soup, how many tablespoons of salt does he need?
A) 4 tablespoons
B) 6 tablespoons
C) 8 tablespoons
D) 10 tablespoons
C) 8 tablespoons
Explanation: Using the ratio, (2 tablespoons salt / 5 cups soup) × 20 cups soup = 8 tablespoons salt.
- A construction worker earns $30 per hour and works 35 hours in a week. How much does he earn in a week?
A) $950
B) $1,000
C) $1,050
D) $1,100
C) $1,050
Explanation: Weekly earnings = hourly rate × hours worked = $30 × 35 = $1,050.
- If a book costs $18 and a customer buys 10 books, what is the total cost?
A) $150
B) $160
C) $170
D) $180
D) $180
Explanation: Total cost = book price × quantity = $18 × 10 = $180.
- A baker makes 120 cookies in 4 hours. How many cookies does he make per hour?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 35
D) 40
B) 30
Explanation: Cookies per hour = total cookies ÷ hours = 120 ÷ 4 = 30.
- A person reads 100 pages in 2.5 hours. How many pages can he read in 6 hours at the same rate?
A) 230 pages
B) 240 pages
C) 250 pages
D) 260 pages
C) 250 pages
Explanation: Pages per hour = total pages ÷ hours = 100 ÷ 2.5 = 40. In 6 hours, he can read 40 × 6 = 240 pages.
- A farmer plants 200 acres of wheat and 300 acres of corn. What percentage of his total planted acres is wheat?
A) 35%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 60%
B) 40%
Explanation: Percentage of wheat = (wheat acres ÷ total acres) × 100 = (200 ÷ 500) × 100 = 40%.
- A car travels 420 miles in 7 hours. What is its average speed?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
B) 60 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 420 ÷ 7 = 60 mph.
- A landscaper plants 10 rows of trees with 8 trees in each row. How many trees are there in total?
A) 70
B) 75
C) 80
D) 85
C) 80
Explanation: Total trees = rows × trees per row = 10 × 8 = 80.
- A person earns $18 per hour and works 20 hours a week. How much does he earn in 4 weeks?
A) $1,200
B) $1,300
C) $1,400
D) $1,440
D) $1,440
Explanation: Total earnings = hourly wage × hours per week × weeks = $18 × 20 × 4 = $1,440.
- A phone is priced at $600 and is on sale for 20% off. What is the sale price?
A) $420
B) $450
C) $480
D) $500
C) $480
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $600 × 0.20 = $120, so sale price = $600 - $120 = $480.
- A truck travels 240 miles on 8 gallons of fuel. What is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 25 mpg
B) 28 mpg
C) 30 mpg
D) 32 mpg
C) 30 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = miles traveled ÷ gallons used = 240 ÷ 8 = 30 mpg.
- A school buys 50 desks for $45 each. What is the total cost?
A) $1,500
B) $2,000
C) $2,250
D) $2,500
C) $2,250
Explanation: Total cost = cost per desk × number of desks = $45 × 50 = $2,250.
- A family buys 3 tickets for $15 each and 3 snacks for $6 each. What is the total cost of their outing?
A) $60
B) $63
C) $66
D) $72
C) $66
Explanation: Total cost = (ticket price × number of tickets) + (snack price × number of snacks) = (3 × $15) + (3 × $6) = $66.
- A person walks 4 miles every day. How many miles does he walk in 3 weeks?
A) 75 miles
B) 80 miles
C) 84 miles
D) 90 miles
C) 84 miles
Explanation: Total distance = miles per day × days = 4 × 21 = 84 miles.
- A store marks down a $90 jacket by 30%. What is the sale price?
A) $60
B) $63
C) $65
D) $67
A) $60
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $90 × 0.30 = $27, so sale price = $90 - $27 = $63.
- A car rental costs $40 per day and $0.20 per mile. If a person rents the car for 4 days and drives 100 miles, what is the total cost?
A) $150
B) $160
C) $170
D) $180
B) $160
Explanation: Total cost = (daily rate × days) + (miles × rate per mile) = ($40 × 4) + (100 × $0.20) = $160.
- A train travels 360 miles in 6 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
B) 60 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 360 ÷ 6 = 60 mph.
- A baker makes 240 cupcakes in 8 hours. How many cupcakes does he make per hour?
A) 25
B) 28
C) 30
D) 32
A) 30
Explanation: Cupcakes per hour = total cupcakes ÷ hours = 240 ÷ 8 = 30.
- If a person reads 75 pages in 1.5 hours, how many pages can he read in 4 hours at the same rate?
A) 180
B) 190
C) 200
D) 210
Explanation: Pages per hour = pages ÷ hours = 75 ÷ 1.5 = 50. In 4 hours, the person can read 50 × 4 = 200 pages.
- A shirt is priced at $50 and is on sale for 15% off. What is the sale price?
A) $40
B) $42.50
C) $45
D) $47.50
B) $42.50
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $50 × 0.15 = $7.50, so sale price = $50 - $7.50 = $42.50.
- A school has 600 students, and 20% of them are in the senior class. How many students are seniors?
A) 100
B) 110
C) 120
D) 130
C) 120
Explanation: Seniors = total students × percentage seniors = 600 × 0.20 = 120.
- A construction company charges $50 per hour. If a job takes 10 hours, what is the total cost?
A) $400
B) $450
C) $500
D) $550
C) $500
Explanation: Total cost = hourly rate × hours = $50 × 10 = $500.
- A person buys 8 pens at $2 each and 3 notebooks at $5 each. What is the total cost?
A) $25
B) $26
C) $27
D) $29
C) $27
Explanation: Total cost = (cost per pen × number of pens) + (cost per notebook × number of notebooks) = (8 × $2) + (3 × $5) = $27.
- A truck travels 480 miles on 12 gallons of fuel. What is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 35 mpg
B) 38 mpg
C) 40 mpg
D) 45 mpg
C) 40 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = miles traveled ÷ gallons used = 480 ÷ 12 = 40 mpg.
- A car travels 150 miles on 5 gallons of fuel. How many miles per gallon does the car achieve?
A) 25 mpg
B) 28 mpg
C) 30 mpg
D) 35 mpg
C) 30 mpg
Explanation: Miles per gallon = total miles ÷ gallons = 150 ÷ 5 = 30 mpg.
- A school spends $120 on supplies for each student. If there are 25 students, what is the total cost?
A) $2,500
B) $2,800
C) $3,000 D) $3,200
C) $3,000
Explanation: Total cost = cost per student × number of students = $120 × 25 = $3,000
- A runner completes 5 laps on a 400-meter track. What is the total distance covered?
A) 1,800 meters
B) 1,900 meters
C) 2,000 meters
D) 2,200 meters
C) 2,000 meters
Explanation: Total distance = laps × distance per lap = 5 × 400 = 2,000 meters.
- A person buys 4 shirts for $15 each and 2 pairs of pants for $20 each. What is the total cost?
A) $80
B) $85
C) $90
D) $95
C) $90
Explanation: Total cost = (shirt price × shirts) + (pant price × pants) = (4 × $15) + (2 × $20) = $90.
- A baker makes 300 cookies in 5 hours. How many cookies does he make per hour?
A) 50
B) 55
C) 60
D) 65
A) 60
Explanation: Cookies per hour = total cookies ÷ hours = 300 ÷ 5 = 60.
- A car travels 480 miles on 16 gallons of gas. What is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 25 mpg
B) 28 mpg
C) 30 mpg
D) 32 mpg
C) 30 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = miles ÷ gallons = 480 ÷ 16 = 30 mpg.
- A store discounts a $120 jacket by 20%. What is the sale price?
A) $90
B) $92
C) $94
D) $96
A) $96
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $120 × 0.20 = $24, so sale price = $120 - $24 = $96.
- A company has 500 employees, and 60% of them work in the main office. How many employees work in the main office?
A) 300
B) 320
C) 350
D) 360
A) 300
Explanation: Main office employees = total employees × percentage = 500 × 0.60 = 300.
- A worker earns $22 per hour and works 30 hours a week. How much does he earn in 4 weeks?
A) $2,400
B) $2,500
C) $2,600
D) $2,640
D) $2,640
Explanation: Total earnings = hourly wage × hours per week × weeks = $22 × 30 × 4 = $2,640.
- A recipe calls for 3 cups of milk for every 5 cups of flour. If you use 20 cups of flour, how much milk do you need?
A) 10 cups
B) 12 cups
C) 14 cups
D) 15 cups
D) 15 cups
Explanation: Using the ratio, (3 cups milk / 5 cups flour) × 20 cups flour = 15 cups milk.
- A family spends $150 on groceries each week. How much do they spend in 8 weeks?
A) $1,100
B) $1,150
C) $1,200
D) $1,250
C) $1,200
Explanation: Grocery cost over 8 weeks = weekly cost × weeks = $150 × 8 = $1,200.
- A runner completes a 5-mile route in 40 minutes. What is his average speed in miles per hour?
A) 6 mph
B) 7 mph
C) 7.5 mph
D) 8 mph
C) 7.5 mph
Explanation: Convert 40 minutes to hours: 40 ÷ 60 = 0.666. Average speed = distance ÷ time = 5 ÷ 0.666 = 7.5 mph.
- A student spends 45 minutes on each homework problem. If she has 6 problems to solve, how long will it take her in total?
A) 3 hours
B) 3 hours 30 minutes
C) 4 hours
D) 4 hours 30 minutes
D) 4 hours 30 minutes
Explanation: Total time = time per problem × number of problems = 45 × 6 = 270 minutes, or 4 hours 30 minutes.
- A bakery sells 450 muffins in 9 hours. How many muffins are sold per hour?
A) 45
B) 50
C) 55
D) 60
A) 50
Explanation: Muffins per hour = total muffins ÷ hours = 450 ÷ 9 = 50.
- A car travels 200 miles on 8 gallons of gas. How many miles per gallon does the car achieve?
A) 22 mpg
B) 24 mpg
C) 25 mpg
D) 28 mpg
C) 25 mpg
Explanation: Miles per gallon = total miles ÷ gallons used = 200 ÷ 8 = 25 mpg.
- A store buys 400 boxes of pencils at $3 each and sells them for $5 each. What is the store’s total profit?
A) $600
B) $700
C) $800
D) $900
C) $800
Explanation: Profit per box = selling price - buying price = $5 - $3 = $2. Total profit = $2 × 400 = $800
- A hotel has 150 rooms, and 80% of them are occupied. How many rooms are occupied?
A) 100
B) 110
C) 115
D) 120
D) 120
Explanation: Occupied rooms = total rooms × percentage occupied = 150 × 0.80 = 120.
- A person buys 3 books for $12 each and 2 magazines for $8 each. What is the total cost?
A) $52
B) $54
C) $56
D) $58
C) $56
Explanation: Total cost = (book price × books) + (magazine price × magazines) = (3 × $12) + (2 × $8) = $56.
- A chef uses 1 tablespoon of sugar for every 3 cups of batter. If he makes 18 cups of batter, how many tablespoons of sugar does he need?
A) 5 tablespoons
B) 6 tablespoons
C) 7 tablespoons
D) 8 tablespoons
B) 6 tablespoons
Explanation: Using the ratio, (1 tablespoon sugar / 3 cups batter) × 18 cups batter = 6 tablespoons.
- A construction worker charges $40 per hour. If a job takes 12 hours, what is the total cost?
A) $440
B) $460
C) $480
D) $500
C) $480
Explanation: Total cost = hourly rate × hours = $40 × 12 = $480.
- A family spends $120 on utilities each month. How much do they spend in 6 months?
A) $650
B) $700
C) $720
D) $750
C) $720
Explanation: Total cost = monthly cost × months = $120 × 6 = $720.
- A person completes 20 exercises in 40 minutes. How many exercises can they complete in 2 hours at the same rate?
A) 50
B) 55
C) 60
D) 65
Explanation: Exercises per minute = exercises ÷ minutes = 20 ÷ 40 = 0.5. In 120 minutes (2 hours), the person can complete 0.5 × 120 = 60 exercises.
- A store sells 10 notebooks at $3 each and 5 folders at $4 each. What is the total cost?
A) $50
B) $55
C) $60
D) $65
B) $55
Explanation: Total cost = (notebook price × notebooks) + (folder price × folders) = (10 × $3) + (5 × $4) = $55.
- A train travels 360 miles in 4.5 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?
A) 70 mph
B) 75 mph
C) 80 mph
D) 85 mph
B) 80 mph
Explanation: Average speed = distance ÷ time = 360 ÷ 4.5 = 80 mph.
- A store sells apples at $3 per pound. If a customer buys 4 pounds, what is the total cost?
A) $10
B) $11
C) $12
D) $13
C) $12
Explanation: Total cost = price per pound × pounds = $3 × 4 = $12.
- A baker needs 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar in a recipe. If he uses 12 cups of sugar, how much flour does he need?
A) 6 cups
B) 7 cups
C) 8 cups
D) 9 cups
C) 8 cups
Explanation: Using the ratio, (2 cups flour / 3 cups sugar) × 12 cups sugar = 8 cups flour.
- A school has 800 students, and 25% of them are seniors. How many students are seniors?
A) 180
B) 190
C) 200
D) 210
C) 200
Explanation: Number of seniors = total students × percentage seniors = 800 × 0.25 = 200.
- A worker earns $18 per hour for the first 40 hours in a week and $27 per hour for overtime. If he works 50 hours in a week, what is his total earnings?
A) $810
B) $820
C) $830
D) $840
A) $810
Explanation: Total earnings = (40 × $18) + (10 × $27) = $720 + $90 = $810.
- A restaurant charges $12 for each meal. If a family buys 5 meals, what is the total cost?
A) $50
B) $55
C) $60
D) $65
C) $60
Explanation: Total cost = meal price × number of meals = $12 × 5 = $60.
- A car travels 150 miles on 6 gallons of gas. What is its fuel efficiency in miles per gallon?
A) 22 mpg
B) 24 mpg
C) 25 mpg
D) 27 mpg
C) 25 mpg
Explanation: Fuel efficiency = total miles ÷ gallons used = 150 ÷ 6 = 25 mpg.
- A person spends 30 minutes exercising each day. How many hours does he spend exercising in 10 days?
A) 4 hours
B) 5 hours
C) 6 hours
D) 7 hours
B) 5 hours
Explanation: Total exercise time = daily minutes × days = 30 × 10 = 300 minutes, or 5 hours.
- A phone is originally priced at $600 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
A) $420
B) $440
C) $450
D) $480
A) $450
Explanation: Sale price = original price - (original price × discount rate). Discount = $600 × 0.25 = $150, so sale price = $600 - $150 = $450.
- A farmer plants 120 acres of wheat and 80 acres of corn. What percentage of his total planted acres is corn?
A) 30%
B) 35%
C) 40%
D) 45%
C) 40%
Explanation: Percentage of corn acres = (corn acres ÷ total acres) × 100 = (80 ÷ 200) × 100 = 40%.
- Choose the word that most nearly means “abundant.”
A) Scarce
B) Ample
C) Tiny
D) Expensive
B) Ample
Explanation: “Abundant” means existing in large quantities, making “ample” the closest synonym.
- Select the word that best matches the meaning of “agile.”
A) Slow
B) Flexible
C) Clumsy
D) Rigid
B) Flexible
Explanation: “Agile” refers to quickness and flexibility, so “flexible” is the best match.
- “Benevolent” most nearly means:
A) Kind
B) Cruel
C) Arrogant
D) Mean
A) Kind
Explanation: “Benevolent” means well-meaning and kindly, which matches “kind.”
- The word “exquisite” is closest in meaning to:
A) Plain
B) Beautiful
C) Ordinary
D) Rough
B) Beautiful
Explanation: “Exquisite” describes something that is exceptionally beautiful or intricate.
- “Reluctant” most nearly means:
A) Willing
B) Eager
C) Hesitant
D) Confident
C) Hesitant
Explanation: “Reluctant” means unwilling or hesitant, making “hesitant” the best synonym.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “vital.”
A) Unnecessary
B) Essential
C) Trivial
D) Minor
B) Essential
Explanation: “Vital” means necessary for life or essential.
- The word “innovative” is closest in meaning to:
A) Commonplace
B) Traditional
C) Original
D) Unimaginative
C) Original
Explanation: “Innovative” refers to something new or original, making “original” the best match.
- Select the word that most nearly means “provoke.”
A) Pacify
B) Calm
C) Incite
D) Prevent
C) Incite
Explanation: “Provoke” means to incite or stir up, so “incite” is the closest synonym.
- “Elaborate” most nearly means:
A) Simple
B) Plain
C) Detailed
D) Boring
C) Detailed
Explanation: “Elaborate” means detailed or complex, making “detailed” the best choice.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “tranquil.”
A) Noisy
B) Relaxed
C) Agitated
D) Loud
B) Relaxed
Explanation: “Tranquil” means calm or relaxed, which best matches “relaxed.”
- “Impartial” most nearly means:
A) Biased
B) Fair
C) Prejudiced
D) Partial
B) Fair
Explanation: “Impartial” means not biased, making “fair” the closest match.
- The word “brisk” is closest in meaning to:
A) Slow
B) Quick
C) Careful
D) Heavy
B) Quick
Explanation: “Brisk” means quick or lively, making “quick” the best match.
- Choose the word that most nearly means “competent.”
A) Inadequate
B) Skilled
C) Weak
D) Inexperienced
B) Skilled
Explanation: “Competent” means having the necessary skills or ability, making “skilled” the closest synonym.
- “Contemplate” most nearly means:
A) Ignore
B) Forget
C) Consider
D) Reject
C) Consider
Explanation: “Contemplate” means to think about or consider carefully.
- Select the word that best matches the meaning of “diligent.”
A) Lazy
B) Careless
C) Hardworking
D) Passive
C) Hardworking
Explanation: “Diligent” refers to being hardworking and attentive.
- The word “prudent” is closest in meaning to:
A) Reckless
B) Cautious
C) Brave
D) Hasty
B) Cautious
Explanation: “Prudent” means acting with care and caution, making “cautious” the best choice.
- “Eccentric” most nearly means:
A) Ordinary
B) Conventional
C) Unusual
D) Predictable
C) Unusual
Explanation: “Eccentric” describes someone or something that is unconventional or unusual.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “meticulous.”
A) Careless
B) Sloppy
C) Precise
D) Quick
C) Precise
Explanation: “Meticulous” means showing great attention to detail, making “precise” the best synonym.
- The word “scrutinize” is closest in meaning to:
A) Ignore
B) Examine
C) Glance
D) Overlook
B) Examine
Explanation: “Scrutinize” means to examine closely, making “examine” the correct choice.
- “Inevitable” most nearly means:
A) Avoidable
B) Doubtful
C) Uncertain
D) Unavoidable
D) Unavoidable
Explanation: “Inevitable” means certain to happen or unavoidable.
- Choose the word that most nearly means “frivolous.”
A) Important
B) Serious
C) Trivial
D) Substantial
C) Trivial
Explanation: “Frivolous” means not having serious value or importance, similar to “trivial.”
- Select the word that best matches the meaning of “vivid.”
A) Dull
B) Bright
C) Faint
D) Subtle
B) Bright
Explanation: “Vivid” means producing powerful, bright, or clear images in the mind.
- “Adversary” most nearly means:
A) Friend
B) Enemy
C) Ally
D) Partner
B) Enemy
Explanation: “Adversary” refers to one’s opponent or enemy.
- The word “tedious” is closest in meaning to:
A) Exciting
B) Interesting
C) Boring
D) Fun
C) Boring
Explanation: “Tedious” means monotonous or boring, often because of length or repetition.
- “Resilient” most nearly means:
A) Weak
B) Fragile
C) Sturdy
D) Delicate
C) Sturdy
Explanation: “Resilient” describes something that is strong, flexible, and able to recover quickly.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “intricate.”
A) Simple
B) Complex
C) Easy
D) Plain
B) Complex
Explanation: “Intricate” means complex, having many interconnected parts.
- The word “subtle” is closest in meaning to:
A) Obvious
B) Loud
C) Slight
D) Bold
C) Slight
Explanation: “Subtle” means delicate or understated, similar to “slight.”
- Select the word that most nearly means “apathetic.”
A) Interested
B) Indifferent
C) Concerned
D) Enthusiastic
B) Indifferent
Explanation: “Apathetic” means showing or feeling no interest or concern, which aligns with “indifferent.”
- “Reckless” most nearly means:
A) Careful
B) Cautious
C) Thoughtless
D) Sensible
C) Thoughtless
Explanation: “Reckless” means acting without thinking or consideration.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “indignant.”
A) Pleased
B) Furious
C) Annoyed
D) Calm
B) Furious
Explanation: “Indignant” means feeling or showing anger because of perceived unfairness.
- “Spontaneous” most nearly means:
A) Planned
B) Unprompted
C) Controlled
D) Scheduled
B) Unprompted
Explanation: “Spontaneous” means arising naturally or unprompted, without planning.
- Choose the word that most nearly means “lament.”
A) Celebrate
B) Enjoy
C) Mourn
D) Ignore
C) Mourn
Explanation: “Lament” means to feel sorrow or regret, especially in mourning.
- The word “hostile” is closest in meaning to:
A) Friendly
B) Aggressive
C) Peaceful
D) Warm
B) Aggressive
Explanation: “Hostile” means unfriendly or aggressive, often used to describe an adversarial attitude.
- “Comprehensive” most nearly means:
A) Narrow
B) Detailed
C) Limited
D) Simple
B) Detailed
Explanation: “Comprehensive” means thorough, covering all or nearly all aspects.
- Select the word that best matches the meaning of “condense.”
A) Expand
B) Shorten
C) Widen
D) Elongate
B) Shorten
Explanation: “Condense” means to make something more compact or shortened.
- The word “candid” is closest in meaning to:
A) Secretive
B) Open
C) Closed
D) Reserved
B) Open
Explanation: “Candid” means truthful and straightforward, similar to being open.
- “Diligent” most nearly means:
A) Careless
B) Hardworking
C) Lazy
D) Passive
B) Hardworking
Explanation: “Diligent” means showing care and hard work, similar to being hardworking.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “relinquish.”
A) Keep
B) Abandon
C) Retain
D) Hold
B) Abandon
Explanation: “Relinquish” means to let go or abandon.
- The word “elusive” is closest in meaning to:
A) Clear
B) Easy
C) Difficult to catch
D) Obvious
C) Difficult to catch
Explanation: “Elusive” refers to something that is hard to find or capture.
- “Antagonistic” most nearly means:
A) Friendly
B) Supportive
C) Opposing
D) Agreeable
C) Opposing
Explanation: “Antagonistic” means showing opposition, which aligns with “opposing.”
- Choose the word that most nearly means “contemplate.”
A) Ignore
B) Reject
C) Consider
D) Forget
C) Consider
Explanation: “Contemplate” means to think about something carefully, similar to “consider.”
- Select the word that best matches the meaning of “feeble.”
A) Strong
B) Weak
C) Energetic
D) Fierce
B) Weak
Explanation: “Feeble” means lacking physical strength or weak.
- “Vague” most nearly means:
A) Clear
B) Detailed
C) Fuzzy
D) Precise
C) Fuzzy
Explanation: “Vague” means unclear or lacking in detail, similar to “fuzzy.”
- The word “conventional” is closest in meaning to:
A) Innovative
B) Customary
C) Unusual
D) Unique
B) Customary
Explanation: “Conventional” means something that follows traditional or established norms, similar to “customary.”
- “Distort” most nearly means:
A) Straighten
B) Twist
C) Fix
D) Simplify
B) Twist
Explanation: “Distort” means to twist out of shape or alter the appearance.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “reluctant.”
A) Hesitant
B) Willing
C) Eager
D) Confident
A) Hesitant
Explanation: “Reluctant” means unwilling or hesitant.
- The word “enhance” is closest in meaning to:
A) Worsen
B) Weaken
C) Improve
D) Diminish
C) Improve
Explanation: “Enhance” means to increase or improve in quality.
- Select the word that most nearly means “optimistic.”
A) Positive
B) Negative
C) Neutral
D) Hopeless
A) Positive
Explanation: “Optimistic” refers to a hopeful or positive outlook.
- “Mundane” most nearly means:
A) Exciting
B) Ordinary
C) Unique
D) Exotic
B) Ordinary
Explanation: “Mundane” means dull, unexciting, or ordinary.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “persevere.”
A) Quit
B) Persist
C) Stop
D) Halt
B) Persist
Explanation: “Persevere” means to continue in a course of action despite challenges, similar to “persist.”
- “Affluent” most nearly means:
A) Wealthy
B) Poor
C) Ordinary
D) Common
A) Wealthy
Explanation: “Affluent” means having a great deal of money or wealth.
- The word “adversity” is closest in meaning to:
A) Success
B) Challenge
C) Opportunity
D) Achievement
B) Challenge
Explanation: “Adversity” refers to difficulties or challenges faced.
- Choose the word that most nearly means “intimidate.”
A) Encourage
B) Frighten
C) Comfort
D) Welcome
B) Frighten
Explanation: “Intimidate” means to make someone feel frightened or scared.
- “Futile” most nearly means:
A) Successful
B) Effective
C) Useless
D) Helpful
C) Useless
Explanation: “Futile” means incapable of producing a useful result, or useless.
- Select the word that best matches the meaning of “concur.”
A) Disagree
B) Ignore
C) Agree
D) Interrupt
C) Agree
Explanation: “Concur” means to be of the same opinion or to agree.
- The word “profound” is closest in meaning to:
A) Shallow
B) Deep
C) Simple
D) Light
B) Deep
Explanation: “Profound” means having great depth or intensity, often in thought or meaning.
- “Nimble” most nearly means:
A) Clumsy
B) Agile
C) Stiff
D) Slow
B) Agile
Explanation: “Nimble” means quick and light in movement, similar to “agile.”
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “apprehensive.”
A) Confident
B) Calm
C) Anxious
D) Assured
C) Anxious
Explanation: “Apprehensive” means anxious or fearful about something.
- The word “placid” is closest in meaning to:
A) Stormy
B) Calm
C) Noisy
D) Rough
B) Calm
Explanation: “Placid” means calm and peaceful, without disturbance.
- “Desolate” most nearly means:
A) Thriving
B) Abandoned
C) Populated
D) Crowded
B) Abandoned
Explanation: “Desolate” means deserted or abandoned, lacking inhabitants.
- “Melancholy” most nearly means:
A) Joyful
B) Gloomy
C) Energetic
D) Cheerful
B) Gloomy
Explanation: “Melancholy” refers to a feeling of deep sadness or gloom.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “vibrant.”
A) Dull
B) Lively
C) Subdued
D) Quiet
B) Lively
Explanation: “Vibrant” means full of energy or life, which is best matched by “lively.”
- The word “apprehensive” is closest in meaning to:
A) Confident
B) Relaxed
C) Fearful
D) Certain
C) Fearful
Explanation: “Apprehensive” describes a feeling of worry or fear, particularly about the future.
- Select the word that most nearly means “notorious.”
A) Unknown
B) Well-known
C) Honest
D) Inconspicuous
B) Well-known
Explanation: “Notorious” means being famous or well-known, typically for something negative.
- “Concur” most nearly means:
A) Disagree
B) Agree
C) Argue
D) Interrupt
B) Agree
Explanation: “Concur” means to be of the same opinion or to agree.
- Choose the word that most nearly means “elated.”
A) Sad
B) Unhappy
C) Joyful
D) Worried
C) Joyful
Explanation: “Elated” means extremely happy or joyful.
- The word “forthright” is closest in meaning to:
A) Secretive
B) Blunt
C) Evasive
D) Indirect
B) Blunt
Explanation: “Forthright” means being direct and straightforward, sometimes blunt.
- “Defer” most nearly means:
A) Postpone
B) Begin
C) Finish
D) Decide
A) Postpone
Explanation: “Defer” means to put off or delay an action or event.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “scant.”
A) Plentiful
B) Abundant
C) Limited
D) Excessive
C) Limited
Explanation: “Scant” means a small or insufficient amount, so “limited” is the best synonym.
- The word “ambiguous” is closest in meaning to:
A) Clear
B) Uncertain
C) Obvious
D) Transparent
B) Uncertain
Explanation: “Ambiguous” means having more than one possible meaning, creating uncertainty.
- “Impeccable” most nearly means:
A) Faulty
B) Flawless
C) Ordinary
D) Imprecise
B) Flawless
Explanation: “Impeccable” means perfect or without flaws.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “copious.”
A) Minimal
B) Ample
C) Limited
D) Scarce
B) Ample
Explanation: “Copious” refers to an abundant or large amount, making “ample” the best synonym.
- “Adept” most nearly means:
A) Unskilled
B) Talented
C) Awkward
D) Inept
B) Talented
Explanation: “Adept” describes someone skilled or talented at a particular activity.
- The word “abstain” is closest in meaning to:
A) Indulge
B) Refrain
C) Participate
D) Engage
B) Refrain
Explanation: “Abstain” means to avoid or refrain from doing something.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “succinct.”
A) Verbose
B) Lengthy
C) Brief
D) Complicated
C) Brief
Explanation: “Succinct” refers to being concise or expressed in a few words.
- “Enthralled” most nearly means:
A) Disinterested
B) Captivated
C) Distracted
D) Detached
B) Captivated
Explanation: “Enthralled” means to be captivated or fascinated by something.
- Select the word that most nearly means “tedious.”
A) Exciting
B) Uninteresting
C) Thrilling
D) Fun
B) Uninteresting
Explanation: “Tedious” refers to something long, dull, or repetitive, making it uninteresting.
- The word “brevity” is closest in meaning to:
A) Long-windedness
B) Conciseness
C) Prolongation
D) Expansion
B) Conciseness
Explanation: “Brevity” refers to being concise and brief in expression.
- Choose the word that most nearly means “docile.”
A) Stubborn
B) Aggressive
C) Submissive
D) Rebellious
C) Submissive
Explanation: “Docile” describes someone who is willing to accept instruction, or submissive.
- “Amicable” most nearly means:
A) Hostile
B) Friendly
C) Rude
D) Aggressive
B) Friendly
Explanation: “Amicable” means friendly and without conflict.
- The word “scrupulous” is closest in meaning to:
A) Careless
B) Negligent
C) Honest
D) Dishonest
C) Honest
Explanation: “Scrupulous” means having high moral standards, especially concerning honesty.
- “Coherent” most nearly means:
A) Incoherent
B) Clear
C) Muddled
D) Random
B) Clear
Explanation: “Coherent” means logical and clear in thought or expression.
- Choose the word that best matches the meaning of “latent.”
A) Hidden
B) Visible
C) Obvious
D) Present
A) Hidden
Explanation: “Latent” refers to something present but not visible, or hidden.
- “Obsolete” most nearly means:
A) Modern
B) Outdated
C) Current
D) Fashionable
B) Outdated
Explanation: “Obsolete” means no longer in use, or outdated.
- The word “adamant” is closest in meaning to:
A) Flexible
B) Yielding
C) Stubborn
D) Compromising
C) Stubborn
Explanation: “Adamant” means being unshakable or stubborn in one’s stance.
