ACT WorkKeys-Applied Math Practice 1

Front

What is the formula to calculate the percentage of a quantity?

Back

Percentage = (Part / Whole) * 100

Front

If 75% of babies born in a state have brown eyes and 6,000 babies were born, how many had brown eyes?

Back

4,500 babies had brown eyes.

Front

What is the cost per minute for long-distance calls with Quik Call?

Back

18¢ per minute.

Front

How does Econo Phone charge for phone usage?

Back

Charges $7.90 per hour, rounding up to the nearest 15 minutes.

Front

If a customer pays $20 for a coffee costing $3.84, how do you calculate the change?

Back

Change = Amount given - Cost = $20 - $3.84 = $16.16.

Front

What is the volume of a cylinder formula?

Back

Volume = π * r² * h, where r is the radius and h is the height.

Front

How many gallons are in 1 cubic foot?

Back

1 cubic foot holds 7.48 gallons.

Front

What is the average of a set of numbers?

Back

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

Front

If you made 8, 7, 9, 5, and 7 sales calls over 5 days, how do you find the average?

Back

Average = (8 + 7 + 9 + 5 + 7) / 5 = 7.2 calls per day.

Front

What is the significance of rounding in billing?

Back

Rounding ensures that charges are simplified and standardized, often to the nearest 15 minutes.