Minimum Standards Numeracy

Four friends are playing a video game. Their final scores are in the image.

• Dan

• Sue

• Marie

• Peter

A wheelbarrow weighs w kg when empty. It is filled with n bricks each weighing b kg.

The total weight in kilograms of the wheelbarrow and bricks is

• nb + w.

• n + b + w.

• n(b + w).

• nbw.

Alex is travelling from Town A to Town B. Her map has a scale of 1:100 000. She uses a ruler to measure the distance between the two towns. The distance on the map is 2.6 cm.

How far does Alex have to travel?

• 2.6 km

• 26 m

• 26 km

• 260 m

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Michelle has an average score of 70 for three tests.

What must she score on the next test to increase her average to 74?

• 74

• 78

• 82

• 86

Some common signs are shown.

Which sign has the shape of an octagon?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The graph shows the results of a survey conducted to find the favourite sports of boys and girls.

Which sport was equally favoured by boys and girls?

• Football

• Soccer

• Cycling

• Basketball

What is 20% of $25.00?

• $5

• $20

• $30

• $50

A student leaves home at 7:40 am and arrives at school at 8:15 am.

How long does he take to go to school?

• 25min

• 35min

• 55min

• 75min

Wayne is booking a hotel to stay during winter. He wants to sail and surf.

Which hotel should he book?

• Aquarius

• Blue Heaven

• Crystal Sands

• Diamond Shores

Kim just got off the bus at the Bus Station on Main St.

In which direction does Kim have to walk to get to the County Hospital?

• North

• South

• East

• West