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Numerical Skills

The document contains 4 numerical skills questions covering averages, operations with decimals and fractions, and percentages. Question 1 asks for the average of a list of numbers. Question 2 involves calculating profit from sales prices and costs. Question 3 requires subtracting lengths of cloth removed from a total length. Question 4 deals with calculating interest charged on an unpaid credit card balance. The answers provided are: 1) C 2) C 3) A 4) B.

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Numerical Skills

The document contains 4 numerical skills questions covering averages, operations with decimals and fractions, and percentages. Question 1 asks for the average of a list of numbers. Question 2 involves calculating profit from sales prices and costs. Question 3 requires subtracting lengths of cloth removed from a total length. Question 4 deals with calculating interest charged on an unpaid credit card balance. The answers provided are: 1) C 2) C 3) A 4) B.

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Numerical Skills/Pre-Algebra Placement

(Averages: Means, Medians, and Modes)


1. What is the average (arithmetic mean) of 8, 7, 7, 5, 3, 2, and 2?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 4

D. 5

E. 6

(Basic Operations with Decimals)


2. Ben is making wooden toys for the next arts and crafts sale. Each toy costs Ben $1.80 to
make. If he sells the toys for $3.00 each, how many will he have to sell to make a profit of
exactly $36.00 ?
A. 12
B. 20
C. 30
D. 60
E. 108

(Basic Operations with Fractions)


3.
How many yards of material from a 24-yard length of cloth remain after 3 pieces, each 3

yards long, and 5 pieces, each 2 yards long, are removed?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 4

D. 10

E. 10

(Percentages)
4. Phillip charged $400 worth of goods on his credit card. On his first bill, he was not charged
any interest, and he made a payment of $20. He then charged another $18 worth of goods.
On his second bill a month later, he was charged 2% interest on his entire unpaid balance.
How much interest was Phillip charged on his second bill?
A. $8.76
B. $7.96
C. $7.60
D. $7.24
E. $6.63
Answers:

1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B

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