Real World Math Word Problems Flashcards
1
Q
A cheetah can run at speeds up to 75 miles/hr. There are 5280 ft in 1 miles. Which of the following is the top speed of a cheetah in feet per seconds (ft/s)?
A)1.47
B) 51.14
C) 110
D) 6600
A
110
(75 x 5280) / (60 x 60) = 110 ft/sec
2
Q
A photo album designer changes $320 to design up to 35 pages and $3 for each additional page. Which expression should the designer use to calculate the total charge for an n-page photo album, where n> 35?
A
320 + 3(n-35)
3
Q
A 60 kW power generator uses 2.1 gallons of fuel per hour at a 50% power load. Which of the following is the number of hours the generator can work with 50 gallons of fuel at 50% power load?
A
23.8 hours
(50 gal / 2.1 = 23.8)
