Plumbers Employment Quiz

What is 7:30am in 24 hour notation?

• 7:30

• 07:30

• 19:30

• 22:30

Answer explanation

7:30am in 24 hour notation is 07:30. This is the correct choice as it represents the time in the 24-hour format.

What is 10:55pm in 24 hour notation?

• 10:55

• 20:00

• 22:55

• 23:55

Answer explanation

10:55pm in 24-hour notation is 22:55. This is because 10:55pm is 10 hours and 55 minutes after 12:00pm, which is noon. In 24-hour notation, we add 12 hours to the time after 12:00pm, so 10:55pm becomes 22:55.

What is 22:15 in a.m./p.m. notation?

• 10:15 a.m.

• 10:15

• 10:15 p.m.

• 22:15 p.m.

Answer explanation

22:15 in a.m./p.m. notation is equivalent to 10:15 p.m. This is the correct choice because it represents the time in the evening.

What is 23:00 in a.m./p.m. notation?

• 09:00

• 11:00 a.m.

• 13:00 p.m.

• 11:00 p.m.

Answer explanation

23:00 in a.m./p.m. notation is equivalent to 11:00 p.m. This is the correct choice as it represents the time in the evening.

How long is the heating on during the second period?

• 4 hours

• 5 hours 15 minutes

• 4 hours 30 minutes

• 5 hours

Answer explanation

The heating is on for 5 hours 15 minutes during the second period, which is the correct choice.

What is the sub total of the bill?

• £63.60

• £66.30

• £69.60

• £69.90

Answer explanation

The sub total of the bill is £63.60, which is the correct choice.

If a bill has a subtotal of £96.30, what is the VAT at 17.5%?

• £12.50

• £16.85

• £16.90

• £18.65

Answer explanation

The correct answer is £16.85. To calculate the VAT, multiply the subtotal (£96.30) by the VAT rate (17.5%) and divide by 100. The result is £16.85.

If a bill has a subtotal of £66.90 and VAT is at 17.5%, what is the total?

• £76.61

• £77.81

• £78.61

• £79.81

Answer explanation

The correct total is £78.61 because the subtotal of £66.90 is multiplied by 1.175 (100% + 17.5% VAT) to calculate the total.

During his first week as an apprentice plumber, Frank works 31 hours and is paid £2.20 per hour. He also works 4 hours overtime for which he receives £3.30 per hour. What is his basic pay?

• £62.80

• £68.20

• £102.30

• £103.20

Answer explanation

Frank's basic pay is calculated by multiplying his regular hours (31) by his regular pay rate (£2.20), which equals £68.20. Therefore, the correct choice is £68.20.

During his first week as an apprentice plumber, Frank works 31 hours and is paid £2.20 per hour. He also works 4 hours overtime for which he receives £3.30 per hour. What is his overtime pay?

• £8.80

• £12.30

• £13.20

• £19.60

Answer explanation

Frank's overtime pay is calculated by multiplying the number of overtime hours (4) by the overtime rate (£3.30 per hour), which equals £13.20. Therefore, the correct choice is £13.20.