Multiplication Questions - CCAT Test Prep

This type of question tests your ability to perform simple multiplication to determine the total cost. The goal is to calculate how much you need to pay when buying multiple items. In this case, you are buying pens at a fixed cost per pen, and you need to find the total cost of buying several pens. Questions like this are common in everyday situations, such as calculating the total price of items in a store.

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How to Calculate the Total Cost of Multiple Items

Question 1 - Cost Calculation

A pen costs 35 cents. How much will it cost to buy 7 pens?

  • A) $1.90
  • B) $2.20
  • C) $2.45
  • D) $2.75
  • E) $2.90

Step-by-Step Solution:

To solve this problem, you need to calculate the total cost by multiplying the price per pen by the number of pens.

  1. Price per Pen:

Price per pen 
	= 35 cents 
	= $0.35
  1. Number of Pens:

Number of pens 
	= 7
  1. Calculate the Total Cost:

Total cost 
	= Price per pen × Number of pens
Total cost 
	= $0.35 × 7 = $2.45

Answer: $2.45

Question 2 - Cost of Multiple Items

If an eraser costs 50 cents, how much will it cost to buy 12 erasers?

  • A) $5.00
  • B) $5.50
  • C) $6.00
  • D) $6.50
  • E) $7.00

Step-by-Step Solution:

To solve this problem, multiply the price per eraser by the number of erasers.

  1. Price per Eraser:

Price per eraser 
	= 50 cents 
	= $0.50
  1. Number of Erasers:

Number of erasers 
	= 12
  1. Calculate the Total Cost:

Total cost 
	= Price per eraser 
		× Number of erasers
		
Total cost 
	= $0.50 × 12 
	= $6.00

Answer: $6.00

Question 3 - Cost of Bulk Items

If a notebook costs $1.25, how much will it cost to buy 5 notebooks?

  • A) $5.50
  • B) $6.00
  • C) $6.25
  • D) $6.75
  • E) $7.25

Step-by-Step Solution:

Multiply the price per notebook by the number of notebooks.

  1. Price per Notebook:

Price per notebook 
	= $1.25
  1. Number of Notebooks:

Number of notebooks = 5
  1. Calculate the Total Cost:

Total cost 
	= Price per notebook 
		× Number of notebooks

Total cost 
	= $1.25 × 5 
	= $6.25

Answer: $6.25

How to Solve These Questions in Your Head

  1. Convert the Price if Necessary: Convert the cost to dollars if it’s in cents.
  2. Multiply the Price by the Quantity: Find the total cost by multiplying the price per item by the number of items.
  3. Use Mental Math Techniques: Breaking the multiplication into simpler steps may help (e.g., calculate $0.35 × 7 by doing $0.35 × 5 first, then add $0.35 × 2).
  4. Keep Track of Units: Make sure you provide the answer in the correct units (cents or dollars).

By following these steps, you can easily solve questions involving the calculation of total cost for multiple items.

20 Practice Questions - Cost Calculation

  1. If a marker costs 25 cents, how much will it cost to buy 10 markers?
  • A) $2.00
  • B) $2.25
  • C) $2.50
  • D) $2.75
  • E) $3.00
  1. If a notebook costs $1.50, how much will it cost to buy 8 notebooks?
  • A) $10.50
  • B) $11.00
  • C) $11.50
  • D) $12.00
  • E) $12.50
  1. If a pack of gum costs 35 cents, how much will it cost to buy 15 packs?
  • A) $4.50
  • B) $4.75
  • C) $5.00
  • D) $5.25
  • E) $5.50
  1. If a pen costs 60 cents, how much will it cost to buy 6 pens?
  • A) $2.80
  • B) $3.00
  • C) $3.20
  • D) $3.40
  • E) $3.60
  1. If a textbook costs $15.20, how much will it cost to buy 4 textbooks?
  • A) $50.00
  • B) $54.00
  • C) $60.80
  • D) $62.00
  • E) $64.20
  1. If a candle costs $2.30, how much will it cost to buy 7 candles?
  • A) $15.00
  • B) $16.10
  • C) $16.80
  • D) $17.20
  • E) $17.50
  1. If a cookie costs 75 cents, how much will it cost to buy 10 cookies?
  • A) $6.50
  • B) $7.00
  • C) $7.25
  • D) $7.50
  • E) $8.00
  1. If a sandwich costs $3.45, how much will it cost to buy 5 sandwiches?
  • A) $15.00
  • B) $16.25
  • C) $17.25
  • D) $17.50
  • E) $18.25
  1. If a soda costs 85 cents, how much will it cost to buy 12 sodas?
  • A) $9.20
  • B) $9.80
  • C) $10.20
  • D) $10.80
  • E) $11.00
  1. If a chair costs $20.75, how much will it cost to buy 2 chairs?
  • A) $38.50
  • B) $40.00
  • C) $41.50
  • D) $42.00
  • E) $45.50
  1. If a box of chocolates costs $6.15, how much will it cost to buy 3 boxes?
  • A) $17.25
  • B) $18.15
  • C) $18.45
  • D) $18.60
  • E) $18.95
  1. If a movie ticket costs $12.50, how much will it cost to buy 6 tickets?
  • A) $70.00
  • B) $72.50
  • C) $74.00
  • D) $75.00
  • E) $77.50
  1. If a muffin costs 55 cents, how much will it cost to buy 9 muffins?
  • A) $4.50
  • B) $4.85
  • C) $4.95
  • D) $5.10
  • E) $5.40
  1. If a burger costs $4.20, how much will it cost to buy 3 burgers?
  • A) $10.50
  • B) $11.40
  • C) $12.60
  • D) $12.75
  • E) $13.50
  1. If a book costs $8.95, how much will it cost to buy 4 books?
  • A) $34.75
  • B) $35.80
  • C) $36.20
  • D) $36.75
  • E) $37.80
  1. If a gallon of milk costs $3.30, how much will it cost to buy 8 gallons?
  • A) $24.50
  • B) $25.00
  • C) $26.40
  • D) $27.50
  • E) $28.80
  1. If a ticket costs $9.10, how much will it cost to buy 3 tickets?
  • A) $25.20
  • B) $26.00
  • C) $27.30
  • D) $28.20
  • E) $28.50
  1. If a packet of sugar costs $2.25, how much will it cost to buy 10 packets?
  • A) $22.25
  • B) $22.50
  • C) $23.00
  • D) $24.50
  • E) $25.00
  1. If a set of plates costs $4.75, how much will it cost to buy 5 sets?
  • A) $20.50
  • B) $22.25
  • C) $23.50
  • D) $23.75
  • E) $24.00
  1. If a toy costs $7.85, how much will it cost to buy 6 toys?
  • A) $45.00
  • B) $46.10
  • C) $46.80
  • D) $47.10
  • E) $47.90

Answers

  1. C) $2.50
  2. D) $12.00
  3. D) $5.25
  4. E) $3.60
  5. C) $60.80
  6. B) $16.10
  7. D) $7.50
  8. C) $17.25
  9. C) $10.20
  10. C) $41.50
  11. C) $18.45
  12. D) $75.00
  13. C) $4.95
  14. C) $12.60
  15. B) $35.80
  16. C) $26.40
  17. C) $27.30
  18. B) $22.50
  19. D) $23.75
  20. D) $47.10
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