Math and Calendar Skills Quiz

Elijah is organizing a barbecue on July 4th. If July 1st is a Monday, what day of the week will the barbecue be?

• Tuesday

• Thursday

• Friday

• Wednesday

Answer explanation

If July 1st is a Monday, then July 2nd is Tuesday, July 3rd is Wednesday, and July 4th is Thursday. Therefore, July 4th is a Wednesday.

Sophia went to a restaurant and her bill was $20. She wants to leave a 10% tip. How much should she leave?

• $1

• $2

• $3

• $4

Answer explanation

To calculate a 10% tip on a $20 bill, multiply 20 by 0.10, which equals $2. Therefore, you should leave a $2 tip.

If Evelyn works from 9 AM to 3 PM, how many hours does she work?

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

• 7 hours

• 8 hours

Answer explanation

Sarah works from 9 AM to 3 PM. To find the total hours worked, subtract the start time from the end time: 3 PM - 9 AM = 6 hours. Therefore, the correct answer is 6 hours.

Maya is at the grocery store trying to decide which is a better buy: 3 apples for $1.50 or 5 apples for $2.00?

• 3 apples for $1.50

• 5 apples for $2.00

Answer explanation

To compare the prices, calculate the cost per apple. For 3 apples at $1.50, it's $0.50 each. For 5 apples at $2.00, it's $0.40 each. Therefore, 5 apples for $2.00 is the better buy.

Luna wants to buy a book that costs $10 and is on sale for 20% off. How much is the discount?

• $1

• $2

• $3

• $4

Answer explanation

To find the discount, calculate 20% of $10. This is done by multiplying $10 by 0.20, which equals $2. Therefore, the discount is $2.

Nora has $10 and she spends $3 on a book, how much money does she have left?

• $5

• $6

• $7

• $8

Answer explanation

You start with $10 and spend $3 on a toy. To find out how much you have left, subtract the amount spent from the initial amount: 10 - 3 = 7. Therefore, you have $7 left.

Elijah has a homework assignment due 3 days after March 10th. What is the due date?

• March 12th

• March 13th

• March 14th

• March 15th

Answer explanation

To find the date 3 days after March 10th, simply add 3 days: March 10 + 3 days = March 13. Therefore, the correct answer is March 13th.

Elijah went to a restaurant and his meal costs $15. If he wants to leave a 15% tip, how much is the tip?

• $1.50

• $2.25

• $3.00

• $3.75

Answer explanation

To calculate a 15% tip on a $15 meal, multiply 15 by 0.15, which equals $2.25. However, the correct answer is $3.00, indicating a possible error in the question or options provided.

If Nora works from 8 AM to 12 PM, how many hours does she work?

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

Answer explanation

John works from 8 AM to 12 PM. To find the total hours worked, subtract the start time from the end time: 12 PM - 8 AM = 4 hours. Therefore, the correct answer is 4 hours.

Sophia is shopping for school supplies. She can buy 2 notebooks for $3 or 4 notebooks for $5. Which is a better buy?

• 2 notebooks for $3

• 4 notebooks for $5

Answer explanation

To compare the two options, calculate the cost per notebook. For 2 notebooks at $3, it's $1.50 each. For 4 notebooks at $5, it's $1.25 each. Therefore, 4 notebooks for $5 is the better buy.