Question 1

Maxwell stands on the top of a bridge to go fishing.  The bridge is 15 feet above water.  He predicts that the fish swim around 12 feet below the water.  How far apart is Maxwell from the fish?

Accepted Answer

27 feet apart

Answer

2 feet apart

Answer

-27 feet apart

Answer

15 feet apart

Question 2

The temperature in Juno, Alaska was -23 degrees Fahrenheit last week.  This week, the temperature increased by 14 degrees.  What is the temperature this week?

Accepted Answer

-9 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer

-37 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer

9 degrees Fahrenheit

Answer

-11 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 3

A scientist discovers that an element has 5 protons (positive charges) and 8 electrons (negative charges).  What is the overall charge of the element?

Accepted Answer

-3

Answer

13

Answer

3

Answer

-13

Question 4

Emily had 125 dollars in her account yesterday.  This morning, she had a debit of 54 dollars and a credit of 20 dollars.  How much does she have in her account now?

Accepted Answer

91 dollars

Answer

159 dollars

Answer

199 dollars

Answer

51 dollars

Question 5

The average depth of the Great Barrier Reef is 35 meters below the surface of the ocean.  The maximum dive depth of a scuba diver is 305 meters.  How much deeper can a scuba diver dive than the average depth of the Great Barrier Reef?

Accepted Answer

270 meters

Answer

340 meters

Answer

-340 meters

Answer

-270 meters

Question 6

If Sampson withdrawals 60 dollars from his account this morning and receives a 25 dollar credit, what amount is in his account?

Accepted Answer

-35 dollars

Answer

-85 dollars

Answer

85 dollars

Answer

35 dollars

Question 7

New Orleans is located 18 feet below sea level.  Grandfather Mountain is located 5,945 feet above sea level.  How far apart are these two locations (in elevation)?

Accepted Answer

5,963 feet apart

Answer

-5,963 feet apart

Answer

-5,327 feet apart

Answer

5, 327 feet apart

Question 8

The temperature in Milwaukee was -12 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday.  It dropped 3 degrees over night.  What is the new temperature?

Accepted Answer

-15 degrees

Answer

9 degrees

Answer

15 degrees

Answer

-9 degrees

Question 9

The temperature was -4 degrees Celsius at 10:00am.  The temperature increased 1 degree Celsius every 2 hours.  What is the temperature at 4:00pm?

Accepted Answer

-1 degree Celsius

Answer

-2 degree Celsius

Answer

0 degree Celsius

Answer

4 degree Celsius

Question 10

John has 100 dollars in his account.  He uses his debit card to purchase 145 dollars worth of groceries.  What is his account balance?

Accepted Answer

-45 dollars

Answer

-245 dollars

Answer

45 dollars

Answer

245 dollars

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