Test of Essential Academic Skills - Math Problem Solving: TEAS-SECTION-3

Which of the following is an improper fraction?

A. 2/3

B. 2.50

C. 5/2

D. 13/5

Pete, Dan, and Carlyle had to dig a 2-foot deep trench to run conduit to their garage so they could wire it for electricity. To share the work, each agreed to dig 1/3 of the way from the house to the garage. Dan went first and dug 1/9 of the total distance early the next morning.

What fraction of the total amount of work did Dan still need to complete?

A. 2/3

B. 2/9

C. 3/9

D. 8/9

Samantha is employed part-time working for three different businesses. At the first company she is paid $20.00 per hour and works 15 hours each week. Her second job pays $18.25 an hour and requires her to work two hours each day, Monday through Friday. On her last job, Samantha is paid $15.00 per hour.

If she works a total of 37 hours every week, how much money does Samantha make on a weekly basis?

A. $632.50

B. $266.25

C. $497.50

D. $662.50