QUESTION: 133

Heather bought a rectangular Persian rug with an outer perimeter measurement of 45 feet. If the long sides measure 15 feet each, how long is each short side of the rug?

7.5 ft
10 ft
12.5 ft
15 ft

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2L + 2W
If the long sides of the rug measure 15 feet each, then both long sides together equal 30 feet. Subtract the length of both long sides from the total perimeter measurement.
45 − (2 × 15) = 45 −30 = 15ft
Now we have the part of the perimeter made up by the short sides, but we need to divide it by two to get the length of each short side. 15 ft ÷ 2 = 7.5 ft

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QUESTION: 134

In the circulation department of a city newspaper, four customer service representatives each receive $320 a week, while two assistant managers earn $12 an hour each plus an average $100 per day commission.
What is the average total weekly compensation paid to these six employees for a five-day, 40-hour work week?

$2,420
$3,240
$2,260
$4,520

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

First, add up the wages made by the four customer service reps.
$320 × 4 = $1,280
Now calculate how much the two assistant managers make each week.
2 assistant managers × [($12 per hour × 40 hour) + (5 days per week × $100)]
= 2 assistant managers × ($480 + $500)
= 2 assistant managers × $980 = $1,960 per week
Now add the pay for the four customer service representatives to the pay for the two assistant managers. $1,280 + $1,960 = $3,240 total

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QUESTION: 135

Carpet costs $3 per square yard. The room that will be carpeted is 12 feet × 18 feet. How much will the carpet cost?

$648
$216
$72
$324

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

12 feet × 18 feet is equivalent to 4 yards × 6 yards = 24 square yards. 24 square yards × $3 = $72. Remember 3 feet = 1 yard, but 9 sq feet = 1 sq yard.

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QUESTION: 136

If a train can travel 500 miles in five hours, how far can it travel in 15 minutes?

25 miles
30 miles
7 miles
125 miles

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

First find the number of miles per hour the train travels.
Now calculate how many miles the train travels in one minute. 100 mph ÷ 60 minutes = 1.67 miles per minute
Now multiply the train's speed in miles per minute by the number of minutes in question.
1.67 miles per minute × 15 minutes = 25 miles

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