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How many quart cans can be filled from a 25-gallon bucket of paint?

  1. 50
  2. 75
  3. 100
  4. 80

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A gallon consists of 4 quarts. 4 × 25 = 100.



If a crew of four people can paint the barn in three days, how long will it take a crew of two people?

  1. 4 days
  2. 11/2 days
  3. 8 days
  4. 6 days

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Dividing 4 crewmembers by 2 crewmembers shows that 4 members are twice as many as 2 members. Multiply the number of days it would take 4 people to paint by 2 (3 × 2) to determine how long it would take 2 people to do the same task.



Brian works for five hours and is paid $24. Christina works for three hours and is paid $10.95.
How much more per hour does Brian make than Christina?

  1. $1.15
  2. $1.25
  3. $1.35
  4. $1.37

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Brian's hourly wage is 24/5 ($4.80). Christina's hourly wage is 10.95/3 ($3.65).
$4.80 ­ $3.65 = $1.15.



Margaret is getting married and must be ready by 11:15 a.m. If it's now 8:30 a.m., how much time does she have to get ready?

  1. 11/2 hours
  2. 21/2 hours
  3. 23/4 hours
  4. 21/3 hours

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The amount of time from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. is 2 hours and 45 minutes, or 245/60. To reduce the fraction, divide 45 by 60 to get 0.75, or 3/4. The total amount of time Margaret has to get ready is 23/4 hours.






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