ACT WorkKeys-Applied Math Practice 1

Front

What is the formula to calculate the number of standing passengers on a bus?

Back

Number of standing passengers = (Total passengers - Number of seats) + New passengers - Passengers that got off.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a rectangular room?

Back

Area = Length × Width.

Front

What is the conversion factor between square feet and square inches?

Back

1 square foot = 144 square inches.

Front

How do you determine the number of boxes of tiles needed for a flooring project?

Back

Number of boxes = Total area to cover / Area covered by one box of tiles.

Front

What percentage of a total can be calculated using the formula?

Back

Percentage = (Part / Whole) × 100.

Front

How do you calculate the change to give back to a customer?

Back

Change = Amount given - Cost of the item.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the average of a set of numbers?

Back

Average = (Sum of all values) / (Number of values).

Front

If a customer pays with a bill larger than the cost of an item, how do you find the change?

Back

Subtract the cost of the item from the amount given.

Front

What is the significance of understanding percentages in real-life applications?

Back

Percentages help in making sense of proportions, discounts, and statistical data.

Front

How do you convert feet to inches?

Back

Multiply the number of feet by 12.