Which of the following is the total number of whole boxes that measure 3 ft * 3 ft * 3 ft that can be stored in a room that measures 15 ft * 15 ft * 15 ft, if the size of the boxes cannot be altered?
A. 125
B. 64
C. 92
D. 18
The number of boxes is found by volume of the room divided by volume of one box.
Number of boxes
The room can hold 125 boxes.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters (cm) in 2 yards? (Note: 1 yard=3 feet; 1 foot =12 inches; 1 inch =2.54 cm)
A. 175 cm
B. 180 cm
C. 136 cm
D. 90 cm
Answer Explanation
we convert the given value in yards to the cm by setting up the equation below.
2 yards is equal to 182.88 cm, which is approximately 180 cm.
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Q #2: A pharmaceutical company’s stock price was $33.65 on Monday. On Tuesday, the price went up $1.23. On Wednesday, the price decreased from Tuesday’s price by $0.97. On Thursday, the price went up $2.75 from Wednesday’s price. Which of the following was the final price on Thursday?
A. $33.65
B. $33.91
C. $34.88
D. $36.66
Answer Explanation
The final price of the stock on Thursday can be found by finding the price on the previous day taking into account the price changes as follows.
The price of the stock on Monday was $33.65
On Tuesday the price of the stock went up by $1.23 from Monday’s price. Then, Tuesday’s price was $(33.65+1.23)=$34.88
The price of the stock on Wednesday decreased by $0.97 from Tuesday’s price. The price on Wednesday became $(34.88-0.97)=$33.91
Thursday’s price increased by $2.75 from Wednesday’s price, which was $(33.91+2.75)=$36.66
Therefore, the final price of the stock on Thursday was $36.66.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the decimal form of 58.7%?
A. 0.587
B. 5,870
C. 5.87
D. 587
Answer Explanation
percentages are fractions with denominator equal to 100. To get the decimal form of the percent given, e divide the value by 100.
The decimal form of 58.7% is 0.587.
