Reading (61-70) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Reading Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be four answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Hint” as a guide to work out the correct response. Click next once you have selected your answer to take the next question Question 61.The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs.Question. Which sign makes a direct reference to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992? Hint Find the sign which has the year “1992” written on it “The Danger Construction Site” sign this answer is incorrect because there is no evidence to show that it makes a direct reference to the Act There is no evidence to say this answer is incorrect because one of the signs makes a direct reference to the Act All of the signs make a direct reference to the Act this answer is incorrect because only one sign makes a direct reference to the Act The “Notice” sign this answer is correct because there is a direct reference in the small blue box at the bottom of the sign None Question 62. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question. What do you think “Hi-Vis” stands for? Hint Hint: find the “Hi-Vis” sign and look at the picture on the sign. This should help you eliminate a few answers. Once you have eliminated a few answers, try and pick the one you think makes the most sense for a work site High Vision this answer is incorrect because the term “High Vision” is not applied to safety vests Hip Version this answer is incorrect because “version” does not start with “vi” and fashion is not the priority in safety equipment High Visibility this answer is correct because “Hi” stands for “High” and “Vis” stands for “Visibility”; the vest is fluorescent coloured to increase the chance that other people will see it in work situations Hi Visual this answer is incorrect because “Hi” is a greeting and not relevant to work signage None Question 63. The following question relates to the above image of workplace signs. Question. What does the word “authorised” mean? HintOnce you have found the correct sign, think about who would have permission to enter this site if the sign was up The person has permission to be in the designated area this answer is correct as the “Danger” and “No Entry” signs both use it and the word relates to those people who have permission to access certain areas The person is a worker this answer is incorrect because the signs, particularly the “No Entry” sign, apply to anyone who does not have permission to enter the designated area, and this may include workers The person is in charge, like a manager or overseer this answer is incorrect because even though authority is a word that relates to people in power (like a manager or overseer), being authorised is more about the level of permission people have The person does not have permission to be in the designated area this answer is incorrect because “authorised” is about people who have permission and “unauthorised” is about people who do not have permission None Question 64. The following question relates to the above map of a theatre. Question. If someone in a wheelchair entered from ”DOOR 2” after the show had started, which row would you advise this person to go down to minimise the impact on other people watching? HintHint: Have a look at the map and find “DOOR 2”. Once you have found “DOOR 2” look for the wheel chair access seats by using the legend on the side and then work out the best way to get to a wheelchair seat without causing problems for other people watching the performance I would tell them to go to Row O, P or N because they are closest this answer is incorrect because there are no wheelchair spaces in any of these rows (wheelchair spaces are indicated with a W on the map) I would tell them to go up to Row Q and then go past all the people in the aisle until they got to the first “W” seat this answer is incorrect because even though the “W” seats in Row Q appear to be the closest wheelchair seats, this action would cause the most disruption to the other people watching the performance and the question asks you how to “minimise the impact on other people watching the performance” which means lessen it I would tell them to go to the front so they could see better this answer is incorrect because even though it seems like a nice thing to do, it is dangerous to have people in the aisles in case of a fire I would tell them to go up the left-hand side to Row Y and to go to the first seat on their right so they don’t disturb people watching the performance this answer is correct because the directions would (1) lead to a seat indicated with a “W” (a wheelchair seat) and (2) cause the least amount of disruption None Question 65. The following question relates to the above image of a web-search. Question. If you wanted to look through all the different movie times in cinemas across Perth, which website would be the most helpful to click? Hint Hint: You need to find the website option that best matches “all” the different movie times Perth Cinema Locations this answer is incorrect because even though the “Perth Cinema Locations” website may have session times, the focus of the website is the locations of cinemas (i.e. their suburbs) Movie Times at Westfield Carousel this answer is incorrect because this website would only provide session times for one cinema in Perth, namely the cinema in Westfield Carousel, and the search you need is for “ALL” cinemas in Perth Movies Times and Cinema Session Times this answer is correct because this website would provide session times for “ALL” cinemas in Perth Carousel (LUX) - Carousel l HOYTS Cinema this answer is incorrect because this website would only provide session times for one cinema in Perth, namely HOYTS cinema at Westfield Carousel, and the search you need is for “ALL” cinemas in Perth None Question 66. The following question relates to the image from a “Help” section from a software application Question. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? Hint Hint: read the answers first then scan through each dot point quickly looking for the key words in each of the answers How do I convert a .mov file? this answer is incorrect because none of the dot points has the file extension .mov or the word “convert” in it How do I publish my movie? this answer is incorrect because none of the dot points discuss “publishing” My monitor won’t turn on, how do I fix it? this answer is incorrect because none of the dot points deal with monitors directly My file isn’t opening, what do I do? this is the correct answer because dot point 2.11 “My file doesn’t seem to work!” deals with this issue directly None Question 67. The following question relates to the image above which is from a “Help” section from a software application Question. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? Hint Hint: read the answers first then scan through each dot point quickly looking for the key words in each of the answers How do I convert a .vlc file? this answer is incorrect because none of the dot points have the file extension .vlc or the word “convert” in it My music and my video don’t match up at the same time? this answer is correct because the question can be answered by clicking the link titled “2.7 Audio and video are out of sync” How can I type my own subtitles into the movie? this answer is incorrect because none of the dot points deal with “typing” subtitles Where is the desktop icon for VLC? this answer is incorrect because there is no mention of “desktop” in any dot point None Question 68. The following question relates to the image from a “Help” section from a software application Question. Which question could probably be answered by the following links? Hint Hint: read the answers first then scan through each dot point quickly looking for the key words in each of the answers How do I take screen captures? this answer is correct because it can be answered by dot point 2.9 “How can I take screenshots” How do I publish my movie? this answer is incorrect because none of the dot points discuss “publishing” My computer keeps overheating what can I do? this answer is incorrect because none of the dot points deal with overheating computers My audio file doesn’t match the system requirements this answer is incorrect because there is no direct dot point dealing with audio or system requirements None Question 69. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary purpose of Isolated Danger Marks? Hint Hint: Carefully read the first sentence in the above text and then look at the options below to find the most accurate answer to the question they indicate a dangerous area this answer is correct because, according to the boating guide, the primary purpose of Isolated Danger Marks is to mark out dangerous areas they provide lights so boats can see where they are going this answer is incorrect because while they have lights which help boats to see where they are going, that is not their primary purpose according to the boating guide they indicate the shortest route this answer is incorrect because there is no evidence in the boating guide to support this conclusion they are water-based traffic lights this answer is incorrect because Isolated Danger Marks are not water based traffic lights, rather they highlight dangerous areas None Question 70. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary purpose of Isolated Danger Marks? Hint Hint: read each answer and compare it to the first sentence of this text to find the best fit turn to starboard (right) this answer is incorrect because the direction in which you need to move is not made clear in the boating guide avoid the area entirely this answer is correct because the boating guide advises to “pass as well clear of it as you can” speed up to get through it this answer is incorrect because Isolated Danger Marks indicate danger and speeding up would likely increase the risk stop immediately and turn around this answer is incorrect because the boating guide advises to “pass as well clear of it as you can” which does not mean that you need to stop immediately and turn around None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Reading (71-80) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Reading Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be four answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Hint” as a guide to work out the correct response. Click next once you have selected your answer to take the next question Question 71. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question. Why does this figure include numbers, pictures and graphics? Hint Hint: look at the images and numbers in the figure and consider who would get the most out of their use it is for children this answer is incorrect because children generally do not have an interest in the weather and it is likely that the pictures are not colourful or interesting enough for them to gain people’s interest this answer is incorrect because generally people are already interested in discovering the weather for their own planning and therefore weather reports do not have to create their own interest because it allows important information to be understood quickly this answer is correct because readers will be able to look at the figure and have an instant idea of the forecasted weather because it is a technical figure for professional people this answer is incorrect because typically professionals want minimal pictures and graphics which may distract them from the important information None Question 72. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question. What do the abbreviations Min and Max refer to? Hint Hint: think about the abbreviations (i.e. the shortening of words) that may happen for the two terms underlined below the lowest and highest temperature predictions this answer is correct because these are predictions of the extreme possibilities in temperature for the day the temperature predictions from two different websites this answer is incorrect because these numbers do not come from different sources the daytime temperature and the night-time temperature this answer is incorrect because these numbers do not necessarily indicate daytime or night-time temperatures a guess that the temperature will be between these two numbers this answer is incorrect because the temperature changes over the course of a day and these numbers indicate the extreme predictions None Question 73. The following question relates to the figure above taken from a weather website Question. In the section headed “Perth area”, what does the text mainly focus on? Hint Hint: read the section on the right carefully and look at the amount of sentences or information provided on each of the answers provided temperatures this answer is incorrect because the temperatures have been dealt with in the section on the left wind this answer is correct because the text mainly focuses on the wind rain this answer is incorrect because the text does not mainly focus on the rain, only some of the text focuses on the rain cloud cover this answer is incorrect because the text does not mainly focus on cloud cover, only some of the text focuses on cloud cover None Question 74. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question. In the sentence below, why is the word “right” in (brackets)? Sentence: “When meeting head on, both boats are required to alter course to starboard (right) …” Hint Hint: Read the sentence carefully and then think about why the word “right” is placed in (brackets) because the writer is unsure of the word this answer is incorrect because the word “(right)”clarifies the meaning of the word “starboard” to stress how important it is this answer is incorrect because the brackets clarify the meaning of the word “starboard” to clarify the meaning of the word “starboard” before it this answer is correct because putting words in brackets is often used to clarify the meaning of words before the brackets because the word is spoken aloud this answer is incorrect because putting words in brackets is often used to clarify the meaning of words before the brackets None Question 75. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question. According to the boating guide above, what should boats do when they are about to hit each other head-on? HintHint: find the words “head” and “on” and read the complete sentence Stop this answer is incorrect because the boating guide does not indicate that boats should stop; the likely reason is that it is very difficult for boats to stop instantly unless they hit something Change direction and move to the left this answer is incorrect because the boating guide says to do the complete opposite, namely change direction and move to the right Change direction and move to the right this answer is correct because the boating guide says “When meeting head on, both boats are required to alter course to starboard (right)” Stay on course this answer is incorrect because the boating guide says to turn None Question 76. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question. What does the term “stand-on vessel” mean? Hint Hint: break the words “stand-on” and “vessel” apart and think about what they could mean when you read the full sentence they are included in the boat that is closest to your right-hand side this answer is correct because the boating guide states such in the first sentence of the second paragraph: “the boat on your right is the stand-on vessel” change direction and move to the left this answer is incorrect because the boating guide clearly states what a “stand-on vessel” is in the first sentence of the second paragraph the boat next to you this answer is incorrect because the boating guide clearly states what a “stand-on vessel” is in the first sentence of the second paragraph the boat heading in your direction this answer is incorrect because the boating guide clearly states what a “stand-on vessel” is in the first sentence of the second paragraph None Question 77. The following question relates to the image above taken from a boating guide Question. Why was the title “Rules of the Road” selected for this section of the boating guide? Hint Hint: think about the reason(s) why you would give this section of the boating guide the title “Rules of the Road” and what this section may relate to because the section outlines rules that apply when boats are on land this answer is incorrect because the heading was selected to show the similarities between rules on the road for cars and rules on the waterways for boats because it is a mistake, it should read “Rules of the Waterways” this answer is incorrect because the heading was selected to show the similarities between rules on the road for cars and rules on the waterways for boats because the section outlines rules that apply to all amphibious vehicles this answer is incorrect because the heading was selected to show the similarities between rules on the road for cars and rules on the waterways for boats because the section outlines rules that apply to boats on the water just like rules that apply to cars on the roads this answer is correct because the heading was selected to show the similarities between rules on the road for cars and rules on the waterways for boats None Question 78. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question. According to the boating guide above, what is the primary way that Cardinal Marks indicate safe water? Hint Hint: read each answer and compare it to the first sentence of this text to find the best fit they are yellow and black and stand out at night this answer is incorrect because while Cardinal Marks do stand out at night using these colours, this is not the primary way that they indicate safe water they have symbols on top to make them stand out this answer is incorrect because while the symbols indicate a direction to safe water, they are not designed to make Cardinal Marks stand out they show the direction boats should move to get to safe water this answer is correct because the boating guide says that Cardinal Marks “indicate the compass direction of the safest water” they put a circle around the dangerous area this answer is incorrect because there is no mention in the boating guide of a circle being placed around anything None Question 79. The above image is taken from a boating guide Question. According to the boating guide above, if you saw a symbol on top of a Cardinal Mark with two arrows pointing down, which direction would you go to enter safe water? Hint Hint: look carefully at the diagram and consider which image includes the markers discussed in the question and which direction it points to to the north this answer is incorrect because two arrows pointing down refers to south to the east this answer is incorrect because two arrows pointing down refers to south to the west this answer is incorrect because two arrows pointing down refers to south to the south this answer is correct because the boating guide shows that a Cardinal Mark with two arrows pointing down means that safe water is south None Question 80. A man called Percival Lee Got up one night for a pee. When he got to the loo It was quarter to two, And when he got back it was three. The text above is a limerick written by Spike Milligan a writer, poet and comedian. Question. Which category does this limerick fit into? HintHint: look at the layout of this text and the ideas it creates then read the answers to work out what sort of text this is sea shanty this answer is incorrect because typically sea shanties are about the sea or fishing and this limerick is not love song this answer is incorrect because love is not mentioned in the limerick cautionary tale this answer is incorrect because there is no mention of danger or reason for caution in the limerick nonsense poem this answer is correct because the limerick is not about anything important None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Numeracy (Questions 131-140) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Numeracy Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be 4 answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Explanation of the Answer” as a guide to work out the correct response There maybe alternate ways to find these answers - this is only our suggested way. If you know another way to figure out the answer, follow that method! Click next to begin! Question 131.The tables below show the fare for a Transperth ride for adults and children (concession).A Family Rider fare can be purchased for up to seven peopleWhat would be the cheapest price for 2 adults and 3 children to travel 2 zones paying cash?Explanation of answer:Step 1: When attempting to answer this question, make sure your read the table and following information correctly. There is one row in the standard fare table that has a FamilyRider fare and after the table is a statement that determines how many people can travel on a FamilyRider fare. This option is available to purchase for a group of up to seven people to ride on Transperth services all day regardless of zones travelled. Step 2: A FamilyRider would cost \$12.40. While 2 adults travelling two zones is 2 x \$4.60 = \$9.20 and 3 children travelling two zones is 3 x \$1.90 = \$5.70. \$9.20 + \$5.70 = \$14.90. The FamilyRider would be the cheapest price to travel the 2 zones at \$12.40.Step 3: The correct answer is – c) $12.40 a) $14.90 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) $13.75 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) $12.40 Correct Answer d) $11.85 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 132.A survey was taken on 150 people about what is their favourite sport to watch on television. The table below shows the results of that survey.Out of the 150 people surveyed, how many females watch AFL and BBL cricket as their favourite sports to watch?Explanation of answer:Step 1: The way to answer this question is to first look at the female row. Scan across until you see the values for AFL (37) and BBL Cricket (14). These two numbers need to be added together to give us the answer.Step 2: 37 + 14 = 51. There are 51 females whose favourite sports to watch are AFL and BBL Cricket.Step 3: The correct answer is – b) 51 a) 47 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 51 Correct Answer c) 56 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 62 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 133.Corey had a pool table measuring 1.4 m by 2.4 m.He wanted to place a large rectangular piece of carpet under the table so that people were comfortable when playing pool. He decided that he needed an additional 70 cm all around the pool table.What is the minimum size of carpet he needs to fit around the pool table?Explanation of answer:Step 1: Imagine a pool table as a rectangle. The carpet that will fit under the pool table is a larger rectangle around the smaller rectangle. This means that Corey should add 70 cm of carpet on every side of the pool table.Step 2: For the width, we should add 1.4 m + 0.7 m (70 cm) + 0.7 (70 cm) = 2.8 mStep 3: For the length, we should add 2.4 m + 0.7 m (70 cm) + 0.7 (70 cm) = 3.8 mStep 4: This means the dimensions for the carpet are: 2.8 m by 3.8 mStep 5: The correct answer is – d) 2.8 m by 3.8 m. a) 1.8 m by 2.6 m Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 2.2 m by 2.8 m Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 2.5 m by 3.4 m Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 2.8 m by 3.8 m Correct Answer None Question 134.Scott was visiting Perth and wanted to see several sites in the city. He decided to catch the Perth CAT bus service. His hotel was on the corner of Hay St and Plain St. What colour and number bus stop is closest to his hotel?Explanation of answer:Step 1: There are two ways you can find the answer to this question. You can either look for each answer (colour and numbered bus stop) on the map or look for the two streets and then the corresponding bus stop.Step 2: In this case we will look for Hay St which runs left to right through the centre of Perth. Plain St is located on the far right of the map running top to bottom. Once you have found the intersection look for the closest bus stop. This bus stop is Red 29.Step 3: The closest bus stop to Scott’s hotel is Red 29.Step 4: The correct answers is – c) Red 29. a) Blue 14 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) Yellow 30 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) Red 29 Correct Answer d) Green 20 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 135.At the beginning of 2017 the population of New Zealand was 4,747,443.What is New Zealand’s population to the nearest thousand?Explanation of answer:Step 1: The question asks to round the New Zealand population to the nearest thousand.Step 2: You need to round 4,747,443 to the nearest thousand.Step 3: Look at the number in the thousands column, it is 7.Step 4: When rounding we need to look at the number on the right hand side of the number being rounded. In this case it is 4.Step 5: Because the 4 is closer to 0 than it is to 10, we must keep the 7 in the same the thousands column followed by three 0’s. This gives us 4,747,000.Step 6: The correct answer is – a) 4,747,000. a) 4,747,000 Correct Answer b) 4,757,000 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 4,746,000 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 4,748,000 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 136.A cylinder is cut in half from top to bottom to form two half cylinders.How many straight edges are there on both half cylinders combined?Explanation of answer:Step 1: The best way to explain how many sides there are on both half cylinders is to show a diagram of a half cylinder.Step 2: Step 3: When observing the half cylinder we can see that there are 4 straight lines. As the question asks for all the straight edges on both half cylinders then we should multiply the 4 by 2 to gives us 8 straight edges.Step 4: The correct answer is – c) 8. a) 4 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 6 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 8 Correct Answer d) 10 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 137.Chris was laying reticulation pipe to water his garden. The length of each pipe was 2,400 mm. He had to buy 12 pipes for his system. What was the total length of all the pipes he had to buy in metres?Explanation of answer:Explanation of answer:Step 1: We can answer this question in two ways. We can either convert each pipe from millimetres to metres or we can find out the total in millimetres then convert to metres. Let’s convert each pipe into metres then find out the totalStep 2: There are 1,000 millimetres in 1 metre, so we can divide 2,400mm by 1,000 to give us a total in metres. 2,400 ÷ 1,000 = 2.4. Each pipe is 2.4 metres long.Step 3: Chris had to buy 12 pipes so we need to multiply 12 by 2.4. Let’s break down the 12 in to a 10 and 2 then multiply by 2.4. We then add the two totals together. 10 x 2.4 = 24 and 2 x 2.4 = 4.8, then 24 + 4.8 = 28.8. Chris had to buy 28.8 metres of reticulation pipe.Step 3: The correct answer is – b) 28.8 m a) 26.4 m Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 28.8 m Correct Answer c) 30.2 m Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 31.6 m Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 138.In the Smith family budget, they allocate $3,500 a month for bills and mortgage. The ratio of spending for food to bills and mortgage is 1:3.5.How much do they spend on food?Explanation of answer:Step 1: To find out how much food the Smith family spends we need to get \$3.5 to \$3,500. This is a simple process of multiplying \$3.5 by 1,000. So if we multiply \$3.50 by 1,000 to get 3,500 we need to multiply the 1 by 1,000, which equals 1,000. This means the Smith family spends \$1,000 on food.Step 2: The correct answer is – b) $1,000. a) $1,100 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) $1,000 Correct Answer c) $900 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) $750 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 139.What are the correct expressions to show how much pizza Stan has?Explanation of answer:Step 1: The picture shows us that we have 2 full pizzas and one pizza with 3 pieces left. This can be represented in different forms. They are:Step 2: As a fraction: 23⁄5. 2 full pizzas and 3 out of 5 pieces left.Step 3: 23⁄5 is the same as saying 260% because 2 + 3⁄5 = 2 + 6⁄10 = 2 + 60⁄100 = 200 + 60⁄100 = 260⁄100Step 4: 260% is the same as saying 2.6 in decimals.Step 5: 14⁄5 isn’t correct as we do not have 14 pieces of pizza remaining (which is represented by the numerator).Step 4: The correct answers are- a) 2.6, b) 260%, c) 23⁄5 a) 2.6 Correct Answer b) 260% Correct Answer c) 2 3⁄5 Correct Answer d) 14⁄5 Refer to Explanation of Answer Question 140.Robert was preparing a grassed area for his children to play on. The width was 6 m and the length was 9 m. After preparing the area he needed to buy roll on grass which cost $10 a square metre.How much did it cost Robert for the roll on grass?Explanation of answer:Step 1: First we need to find the area for the grass. 6 m x 9 m = 54 m2.Step 2: The question states that is costs \$10 per square metre of roll on grass. 54 m2 x \$10 = \$540.Step 3: Cost of roll on grass was $540.Step 4: The correct answer is – c) $540. a) $380 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) $470 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) $540 Correct Answer d) $620 Refer to Explanation of Answer None You’ve already answered some of the questions! Would you like to continue with quiz or restart it from beginning? Time's up
Numeracy (Questions 121-130) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Numeracy Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be 4 answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Explanation of the Answer” as a guide to work out the correct response There maybe alternate ways to find these answers - this is only our suggested way. If you know another way to figure out the answer, follow that method! Click next to begin! Question 121. If four 1 kg bags of mixed cereal grains cost $96, how much would seven and a half 1 kg bags cost? Explanation of answer:Step 1: We need to figure out what one 1 kg bag costs. We have to divide 96 by 4 to find our answer. We could round up the \$96 to \$100 and divide by 4, which would give us \$25 or 4 lots of \$25. As we have rounded up by 4, we should subtract \$1 from each group of \$25. This means that the 1 kg bag would cost \$24. Alternatively we can split up the \$96 into \$80 and \$16 and divide each by 4 (80 ÷ 4 = 20, 16 ÷ 4 = 4). This gives us 20 + 4 = \$24.Step 2: Now that we know that each 1 kg bag is \$24 we have to multiply that 7.5. It would be easier to split these numbers again to 7 and 0.5. 7 x 24 (7 x 20 = 140 and 7 x 4 = 28, so 7 x 24 = 140 + 28 = 168). 0.5 x 24 (½ x 24) = 12. 168 + 12 = 180. The 7.5 1 kg bags of mixed cereal would cost \$180.Step 3: The correct answer is – d) $180 a) $164 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) $168 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) $175 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) $180 Correct Answer None Question 122.Harry was going to a National Basketball League game. He had to travel on the train to and from the game plus purchase tickets for the game. The game tickets cost \$64. The return train ride cost \$15.How much did his trip out to watch the game cost him?Explanation of answer:Step 1: Simply add the two values together. \$64 plus \$15 = \$79. Note that a “return” trip is a two-way trip, so we don’t double the \$15 train fee to cover each leg of the journey.Step 2: The correct answer is – b) $79. a) $83 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) $79 Correct Answer c) $75 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) $68 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 123.Sandy went to the Sydney Opera House to watch a performance. She was sitting in the Box B area. She was sitting in seat 34.Which statement is true? Explanation of answer:Step 1: She is not sitting directly in front of the platform, so statement a) is incorrect.Step 2: Box D is not directly next to (adjacent) Box B, so statement b) is incorrect.Step 3: She is not near Door 14, she is near Door 5 or Door 6, so statement c) is incorrect.Step 4: When reading the seat numbers in Box B, there are 68 seats available. Seat 34 is the middle number between 1 and 68. So she is sitting right in the middle of Box B. Statement c) is correct.Step 5: The correct answers is – c) She is sitting right in the middle of the Box B area. a) Sandy is sitting directly in front of the platform Refer to Explanation of Answer b) Box D is directly adjacent to where Sandy is sitting Refer to Explanation of Answer c) She is sitting right in the middle of the Box B area Refer to Explanation of Answer d) She is near Door 14 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 124.Mandy used this ice tray to make ice cubes for her water cooler.She had to fill the ice tray 7 times to get the amount of ice blocks required for the cooler.How many ice blocks did she make?Explanation of answer:Step 1: Look at the ice tray and count the amount of holes.Step 2: The answer is 8 holes.Step 3: The questions says Mandy filled it 7 times.Step 4: This means you need to multiply 8 times 7 to get the total number of ice cubes.Step 5: The correct answer is – a) 56 ice cubes. a) 56 Correct Answer b) 52 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 48 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 44 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 125.Dana is a baker. She is making hot cross buns at her store for Easter. She packages them into boxes of 6. She made 220 hot cross buns.How many hot cross buns were left over?Explanation of answer:Step 1: To find out how many hot cross buns were left over we need to divide 220 by 6. To find an easier way to do this lets bunch the boxes of 6 into groups of 10. This means that there are 60 hot cross buns per bundle of ten packets. We know that in one bundle there are 60 hot cross buns, in two bundles 120, in three bundles 180, in 4 bundles 240 hot cross buns. Since we only have 220, we don’t have 4 bundles of 10. It must be 3 bundles (180 hot cross buns) plus some extra packets.Step 2: So we have 3 bundles of hot cross buns giving us 180 hot cross buns. We can now use the 6 times tables to figure out how many packets there are left. If we multiply 6 x 6 we get 36 hot cross buns. If we add 180 plus 36 we get 216 hot cross buns. We are 4 short of 220 hot cross buns.Step 3: This means that there are 36 packets of 6 hot cross buns, with 4 hot cross buns left over.Step 4: The correct answer is – c) 4 a) 8 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 6 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 4 Correct Answer d) 3 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 126.The Hawaii Ironman event is considered one of the most gruelling and challenging Ironman events in the world. The record for the fastest time completing the event was set in 2011 at 8 hours 3 minutes and 56 seconds.If the world record for finishing the race is at 3:03:56 pm, what is starting time of the race?Explanation of answer:Step 1: If the race finished at 3:03:56 pm and we know that it took 8 hours, 3 minutes and 56 seconds to complete then we need to subtract that total from the finishing time.Step 2: 3 pm minus 8 hours = 7 am (3 hours to noon, then 5 hours to 7 am). Our time now is 07:03:56. We then can subtract 3 minutes and 56 seconds from the total to give us 7:00 am (07:03:56 – 00:03:56 = 07:00:00).Step 3: The correct answer is – a) 7:00 am a) 7:00 am Correct Answer b) 7:13 am Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 7:15 am Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 7:30 am Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 127.A small cafe in the city decided to keep a tally of the amount of coffees customers bought each week.How many customers purchased more than 6 coffees in the week?Explanation of answer:Step 1: The question asks how many customers purchased more than 6 coffees in a week. This means that we need to count the three numbers in the three rows that tell us how many customers bought 7 to 15 coffees in the week.Step 2: We need add 8 + 5 + 2 to get the amount of customers buying more than 6 coffees. This equals 15 customers that bought more than 6 coffees in the week.Step 3: The correct answer is – c) 15. a) 10 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 12 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 15 Correct Answer d) 18 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 128.A plumber turns a tap handle through 5 full revolutions to turn it off.How many degrees did he turn the tap handle through?Explanation of answer:Step 1: The question states that the bulb was rotated through 5 full revolutions. One revolution is 360 degrees so we need to multiply 360 by 5 to get our answer.Step 2: Let’s break down the number 360 into two parts; 300 and 60. Let’s multiply 300 by 5 = 1500. Let’s multiply 60 by 5 = 300. Add 1,500 and 300 together to give = 1,800.Step 3: The plumber had to turn the tap handle through 1,800 degrees to turn the tap off.Step 4: The correct answer is – a) 1,800 degrees. a) 1,800 degrees Correct Answer b) 1,650 degrees Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 1,500 degrees Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 1,350 degrees Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 129.Anna bought 11 packets of 6 bread rolls for \$3.20 each. She paid with a \$50 note.How much change should she receive?Explanation of answer:Step 1: To find this answer we should multiply \$3.20 by 11. However, if we multiply \$3.20 by 10 and then add \$3.20 to the total we will get the same answer. 10 x \$3.20 = \$32.00 + \$3.20 = \$35.20.Step 2: We now need to find the change from a \$50 note. \$50 – \$35.20 (\$50 – \$35 = \$15, and \$15.00 – \$0.20 = \$14.80) = \$14.80.Step 3: Anna received \$14.80 change from the \$50 note.Step 4: The correct answer is – b) $14.80 a) $13.40 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) $14.80 Correct Answer c) $15.20 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) $16.30 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 130.John was building a play house for his children. He measured the top section for some beams that he needed for the roof. As he was building one of the other sections he realised that the original measurement for the roof was incorrect. He needed an additional 15% of wood for the beam.The original measurement for the beam was 1,800 mm. What does the new length of the beam need to be?Explanation of answer:Step 1: We know that the original beam was 1,800 mm and that we need an additional 15% of that beam to make part of the roof. So we need to find 15% of 1,800 and then add it to 1,800.Step 2: 10% of 1,800 would be 180. To find 10% we can remove one 0 from 1,800 to get the total of 180. As 5% is half of 10% we can halve the 180 to find 5%. 180 ÷ 2 = 90. Now to get 15% we add the 180 (10%) and 90 (5%) together to give 270.Step 3: We now have the extra 15% which equals 270 mm. Now add 270 mm to 1,800 mm to give the new length of beam required. 1,800 mm + 270 mm = 2,070 mm.Step 4: The correct answer is – b) 2,070 mm. a) 2,050 mm Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 2,070 mm Correct Answer c) 2,095 mm Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 2,115 mm Refer to Explanation of Answer None Time's up
Numeracy (Questions 111-120) Show session ID Load QuizSave Quiz Welcome to the OLNA Support Numeracy Skill Builder Each question will be multiple choice There will be 4 answers to select from If you can’t figure out the answer, you should use the “Explanation of the Answer” as a guide to work out the correct response There maybe alternate ways to find these answers - this is only our suggested way. If you know another way to figure out the answer, follow that method! Click next to begin! Question 111.A car was originally priced at \$20,000. Its price was reduced by \$2,000. There is now a further 5% off the reduced price.How much will the car cost now?Explanation of answer:Step 1: You need to figure out what the reduced cost would be first. So \$20,000 minus \$2,000 = \$18,000.Step 2: From there you need to figure out what 5% of \$18,000 is. To do this we start by figuring out 1%. 1% of \$18,000 = $180. We can then multiply \$180 by 5 and we will get what 5% is worth. So \$180 x 5 = \$900 (\$100 x 5 = \$500 + 5 x \$80 = \$400. \$500 + \$400 = \$900).Alternative step 2: From there you need to figure out what 5% of \$18,000 is. To do this we start by figuring out 10% which simply involves dropping one zero off the amount. So 10% of \$18,000 is \$1,800. To get 5% all we have to do is find half of 10%, so 5% is \$1,800 divided by 2 which is \$900.Step 3: Then we must subtract \$900 from \$18,000. \$18,000 – \$900 = \$17,100. The car will now cost \$17,100.Step 4: The correct answer is – c) $17,100 a) $18,150 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) $17,800 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) $17,100 Correct Answer d) $16,750 Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 112. A bar fridge has a width of 500 mm and a depth of 500 mm. If the height is 70 cms, what is the volume of the fridge? Explanation of answer: Step 1: First we must convert the different measurements into the same unit. If the largest measurement is in cms and we need to find volume in cm3 then we can convert the 500 mm to cm. We divide 500 by 10 to get mm into cms. 500 ÷10 = 50 cm. The width and depth is 50 cm each. Step 2: To calculate the capacity of the fridge, we can do this by simply multiplying all three values. 50 cm x 50 cm = 2,500 x 70 = 175,000 cm3. Breakdown: (50 cm x 50 cm = 5 x 5 x 10 x 10 = 25 x 100 = 2,500. Then 2,500 x 70 = 25 x 7 x 100 x 10 = 175 x 1000 = 175,000 cm3. The fridge can hold 175,000 cm3. Step 3: The correct answer is – d) 175,000 cm3 a) 196,000 cm3 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 187,000 cm3 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 182,000 cm3 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 175,000 cm3 Correct Answer None Question 113. Fridges are advertised with their capacity in litres. Use the rule below to figure out how many litres the bar fridge can hold. If the fridge has a capacity of 175,000 cm3, how many litres do this bar fridge hold? Explanation of answer: Step 1: First we must convert the 100 mL to litres. This is done by simply multiplying the 100 mL by 10 =1,000 mL = 1 L. If we do that, we must also convert the 100 cm3 by 10 = 1,000 cm3. This means our rule changes to 1 litre is equivalent to 1,000 cm3. Step 2: To convert from a quantity in cm3 to a quantity in litres, we must divide by 1,000. So 175,000 ÷ 1,000 = 175 (remove all the zeros, as there are three 0’in 1,000 and three 0’s in 175,000). There is 175 L capacity in this bar fridge. Step 3: The correct answer is – c) 175 L. Alternative explanation: Step 1: If 100 ml is equivalent to 100 cm³, then 1,000 ml must be equivalent to 1,000 cm³. 1,000 ml is a litre, so that means that 1 litre is equal to 1,000 cm³. Step 2: If the fridge has a capacity of 175,000 cm³ and 1 litre is 1,000 cm³, then all we have to do is divide 175,000 by 1,000 to get 175 litres. Step 3: The correct answer is – c) 175 L. a) 17.5 L Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 17,500 L Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 175 L Correct Answer d) 1,750 L Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 114. Matt and Gary were both bowlers in a local cricket team. They were comparing how many runs were scored off their overs. They are:Matt: 3, 3, 4, 5, 8Gary: 3, 4, 4, 6, 6Which of the following statements are true?Explanation of answer:Step 1: To know if these statements are correct or not we must understand the mean, mode, median and range of data. These are:Step 2: Mean (average): To find the mean we must add all numbers together then divide by the amount of numbers in the data set. Both data sets add to 23. If we divide by 5 then we would get the same number (23 ÷ 5 = 4.6). Statement c) is correct.Step 3: Median, which is also known as the middle number in the data set. In this case both Matt and Gary have 4 as their middle number. This means that statement d) is correct.Step 4: Mode, which is also known as the most occurring number. Matt’s is 3 and Gary’s is 4, so the mode is different for both players. Statement a) is incorrectStep 5: Range, which is simply the largest number minus the smallest number. Matt’s is: 8 – 3 = 5. Gary’s is 6 – 3 = 3. Matt’s range is higher than Gary’s. Statement b) is correct.Step 6: The correct answer is – b), c) and d). a) Matt and Gary have the same mode Refer to Explanation of Answer b) Matt’s range is higher than Gary’s Correct Answer c) Matt’s and Gary’s mean are the same Correct Answer d) The median is the same for both players Correct Answer Question 115.At the Perth Arena, Keanu sat in the light blue section of block 214. His friend Tim sat in the yellow section of block 204.Which of the following statements are true?Explanation of answer:Step 1: Adjacent means next to so statement a) is incorrect.Step 2: The yellow section in block 204 is next to a stairway and exit, so statement b) is correct.Step 3: The navy blue section is right in front of the court, so statement c) is incorrect.Step 4: Opposite in this case means the other side. So Tim is sitting opposite Keanu. Statement d) is correct.Step 5: The correct answers are – b) and d). a) Keanu sat in the adjacent block to Tim Refer to Explanation of Answer b) Tim is sitting near a stairway and exit Correct Answer c) Keanu sat right in front of the court Refer to Explanation of Answer d) Tim sat in the opposite block to Keanu Correct Answer Question 116. The Star Wars Films were not made in numerical (or episode) order. There was a 21 year difference in release dates between Episode IV: A New Hope and Episode I: The Phantom Menace. How many years have passed between Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and Episode I: The Phantom Menace? Explanation of answer: Step 1: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi was released in 1983, while Episode I: The Phantom Menace was released in 1999. Step 2: We do count the year that a film was released in so we have to count from 1983 to 1999. In this case it was 16 years (1999 – 1983 = 99 – 83 = 16). Step 3: The correct answer is – c) 16 years a) 20 years Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 18 years Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 16 years Correct Answer d) 15 years Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 117. In a 5 x 5 grid D4 is South East of B2. What direction is B4 from D1? Explanation of answer: Step 1: As there is no compass in this question, you must have a good knowledge of the compass directions and there is a hint in the question. If D4 is South East of B2 then we can figure out that B4 is in the North East of the grid and D1 is in the South West of the grid. This means that the direction from D1 to B4 is in a North East direction. Step 2: B4 to D1 is in the North East direction. Step 3: The correct answer is – a) North East. a) North East Correct Answer b) East Refer to Explanation of Answer c) North West Refer to Explanation of Answer d) South East Refer to Explanation of Answer None Question 118.Which of the following expressions represents the proportion of red smarties in the picture?Explanation of answer:Step 1: There are 2 red smarties out of 20 smarties all together. This can be represented as a fraction as 2⁄20 which when simplified is the same as 1⁄10. This answer is correct.Step 2: 1⁄10 when converted into a decimal is 0.10. This answer is correct.Step 3: 0.10 as a decimal is the same as saying 10%. This answer is correct.Step 4: 1 represents 1 whole or in this case with these smarties is 20⁄20 or 100%. This answer is not correct.Step 5: The correct answers are – a), c), and d) a) 10% Correct Answer b) 1 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 1⁄10 Correct Answer d) 0.10 Correct Answer Question 119. During the summer time in Australia, NSW switches to Daylight Savings Time. This means that Sydney would be 3 hours ahead of Perth. What is the time in Perth, if it is 15:45 in Sydney? Explanation of answer: Step 1: As this question is in 24 hour time we must work in 24 hour time. If you need to know what the time is in 12 hour time, subtract 12:00 from 15:45 and you get 3:45pm. Step 2: If the time in Sydney is 15:45 and Sydney is 3 hours in front of Perth, then we have to subtract 3 hours from 15:45 to find out Perth time. So 15:45 – 03:00 hours = 12:45 Step 3: Perth time would be 12:45 Step 4: The correct answer is – d) 12:45 a) 11:45 Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 18:45 Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 17:45 Refer to Explanation of Answer d) 12:45 Correct Answer None Question 120. Layla cooks a lamb roast in the oven for 2 1⁄2 hours and then leaves it in the oven for another 1⁄4 of an hour to cool slightly. What is the total number of hours that the lamb roast was in the oven? Explanation of answer: Step 1: First we add the fractions together. 2 1⁄2 hours + 1⁄4 hour = 2 3⁄4 hours. Step 2: We know that the 2 means 2 hours but we need to figure out what 3⁄4 is as a decimal. If 0.5 = 1⁄2 as a fraction and 0.25 = 1⁄4 as a fraction, then 3⁄4 would equal 0.75. So 3 quarters of an hour (or 45 mins) would be represented as 0.75 as a decimal. Step 3: So this means that the Lamb roast was in the oven for 2.75 hours. Step 4: The correct answer is – c) 2.75 hours. a) 2.5 hours Refer to Explanation of Answer b) 3 hours Refer to Explanation of Answer c) 2.75 hours Correct Answer d) 3.25 hours Refer to Explanation of Answer None Time's up
