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Which of the following is the weight of the cargo in a truck if 1/3 of the cargo weighs 516 pounds (lb)?

A. 172 lb

B. 1032 lb

C. 1548 lb

D. 688 lb

Answer Explanation:

In this problem, we assume the truck carries a whole cargo. Thus, total weight is 516 lb divided by 1/3. Thus,

We change the division sign to product and multiply 516 by reciprocal of 1/3. Then,

The weight of the cargo will be 1548 lbs.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Math

  • Q #1: A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $38.40. They wish to leave a 15% gratuity. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity?

    A. $4.00

    B. $6.00

    C. $5.00

    D. $7.00

    Answer Explanation

    When dealing with percent problems, the following is utilized to find the unknown variable.

    • Is means equals
    • Of means multiply
    • What means unknown (variable)

    From the problem above, we are looking for the amount of gratuity the couple can leave.

    Let t be the amount of gratuity. Translating into an equation, we have

    The gratuity is 15% of the total bill, which becomes

    Here, of means multiply and we also convert percent into decimal before multiplying.

    So, the value of t=5.76

    Thus, a couple will leave a gratuity of $5.76, which is about $6.00.

  • Q #2: Which of the following is the correct decimal placement for the product of 1.3 * 0.47?

    A. 6.11

    B. 0.611

    C. 0.0611

    D. 0.00611

    Answer Explanation

    in the given problem, we use the calculator to find 1.3*0.47=0.611

  • Q #3: A nurse earns $800.00 per week before any tax deductions. The following taxes are deducted each week: $83.00 federal income tax, $38.00 state income tax, and $79.00 Social Security tax. How much will the nurse make in 4 weeks after taxes are deducted?

    A. $2,600.00

    B. $3,000.00

    C. $2,400.00

    D. $2,800.00

    Answer Explanation

    we need to find the net income of the nurse in 4 weeks from the weekly net income.

    Weekly net income=gross income-total tax

    Total tax=federal income tax+state income tax+Social Security tax

    Total tax=$(83.00+38.00+79.00)

    Total tax=$200.00

    Weekly net income=$(800.00-200.00)=$600.00

    In one week, the net income of the nurse is $600.00 and in 4 weeks the nurse will a net income of:

    The nurse will earn $2,400.00 in 4 weeks after taxes are deducted.