Work Keys Math Practice Exam

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How many boxes of pens should you order if you need 600 pens and they come in boxes of one dozen each?

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50 boxes (600 pens ÷ 12 pens/box = 50 boxes).

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What is the area of a square that measures 15 feet on each side?

Back

225 square feet (Area = side × side = 15 ft × 15 ft = 225 sq ft).

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What is the difference in temperature if it is 6 degrees above zero in the morning and 17 degrees below zero in the evening?

Back

23 degrees (Difference = 6 + 17 = 23 degrees).

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How much is the discount on a video priced at $9.99 with a 7% discount?

Back

70 cents (Discount = 0.07 × 9.99 = $0.6993, rounded to 70 cents).

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What is the total cost for a game priced at $43.99 with a 7% sales tax?

Back

$47.07 (Total = 43.99 + (0.07 × 43.99) = 47.07).

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Define 'area' in the context of geometry.

Back

Area is the measure of the space inside a two-dimensional shape, typically measured in square units.

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

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What does 'discount' mean in retail?

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A discount is a reduction in the regular price of a product or service.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a number?

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Percentage = (part/whole) × 100.

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What is the formula for calculating the total cost including tax?

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Total Cost = Price + (Price × Tax Rate).