Deck 2: Common Fractions
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Deck 2: Common Fractions
1
How many pieces
inch long can be cut from a strip of sheet metal
inches long?


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2
Eight resistances are connected in series as shown. The unit of measure for resistance is the ohm. The resistance in a series circuit is the sum of all resistances in that circuit. Find the total amount of resistance in the circuit. 
A)
B)
C)
D)

A)

B)

C)

D)


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Mixed format:
(with a space between the whole number and the numerator) Fraction format:
Reduce all fractions. A motor commutator
inches in diameter is turned down to remove a flat spot. If
inch is removed from the surface, find the finished diameter.




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4
Mixed format:
(with a space between the whole number and the numerator) Fraction format:
Reduce all fractions. Find the shortest length of
-inch conduit from which the following pieces can be cut:
inches,
inches,
inches,
inches, and
inches. Allow
inch for each saw cut.









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5
Find the total resistance (R t ) of a three-series connected resistors. 
A)
B)
C)
D)

A)

B)

C)

D)

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6
If an electrician works
hours a day on a job at $16 per hour; how much money does he earn in 5 days?

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7
The function key on a scientific calculator that will change a fraction to a decimal is:
A) ab/c
B) d/c
C) F Û D
D) Dec
A) ab/c
B) d/c
C) F Û D
D) Dec
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8
Calculators can be used to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
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9
Mixed format:
(with a space between the whole number and the numerator) Fraction format:
Reduce all fractions. A department in a factory has three
-horsepower motors, five
-horsepower motors, six
-horsepower motors, and eight
-horsepower motors. What is the total connected motor load in horsepower rating?






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10
Mixed format:
(with a space between the whole number and the numerator) Fraction format:
Reduce all fractions. An electrician uses
feet of push-back wire from a 200-foot roll. How many feet of wire are left on the roll?



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11
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. A copper contact is insulated from its support with one piece of mica
inch thick, two pieces of fiber that are each
inch thick, and
inch of pressboard. The copper is
inch thick, and the support is
inch thick. What is the total thickness of copper, insulation, and support?







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12
Mixed format:
(with a space between the whole number and the numerator) Fraction format:
Reduce all fractions. Find the distance (A) for the bend of electrical conduit that is passing under the girder shown in the figure. 



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13
Two electricians work 6
hours each per day for 5 days. Find the total number of hours worked.

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14
It is not possible to subtract improper fractions such as 3 1/2 from 7 7/16 using a scientific calculator.
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15
A standard package of 3-inch molding junction boxes weighs
pounds. If 16 packages are purchased, find the total weight.

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16
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. A motor brush is
inches long. How long is it after
wears away?




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17
A calculator display shows the fraction 3/5. If this fraction is converted to a decimal by activating the key to convert a fraction to a decimal, the display will show:
A) 3.5
B) 0.6
C) 3_/5
D) .6
A) 3.5
B) 0.6
C) 3_/5
D) .6
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18
A certain circuit is properly fused for a 5-horsepower motor. If the motor is to be replaced by several
horsepower motors, how many motors will the fuses be able to carry?

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19
How many whole wedges
inches long can be made from 20 wedge strips, each 3 feet long?

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20
How many
-inch long machine bolt blanks can be cut from a 5-foot length of stock? Allow
inch for waste on each blank.


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21
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. Eight motors, each having a rated horsepower as indicated on the diagram, are connected in a circuit. What is the total horsepower of motors 1 through 4 inclusive? 



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22
What space on a bolt will six washers or spacers of the following thicknesses occupy:
inch,
inch,
inch,
inch,
inch, and
inch?






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23
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. In estimating a job, it is decided that it should take 13 people
hours each to do part of the work, and 7 people
hours each to do the remainder of the job. Determine the total number of hours estimated for the job.




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24
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. What is the shortest strip of fiber from which five pieces of the following lengths can be cut:
inches,
inches,
inches,
inches, and
inches? No allowance is made for waste.







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25
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. The insulation to be used in a certain slot is as follows: fish paper,
inch; Tufflex,
inch; varnished cambric,
inch; and top stick,
inch. What is the total thickness of all the insulation?






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26
How many 6
-inch lengths can be cut from a 20-foot length of conduit?

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27
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. A cable measures
inch outside diameter and has
inch of cotton and
inch of rubber insulation. Determine the diameter of the copper conductor (wire).





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28
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. The diameter of a steel shaft, through wear, is reduced
inch. The shaft measures
inch originally. The electrician removes another
inch and makes a new bearing to fit the shaft. What is the size of the shaft after the work is completed?





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29
Mixed format:
(with a space between the whole number and the numerator) Fraction format:
Reduce all fractions. A piece of carbon
inch thick has a copper plating of
inch on each side. What is the total thickness?




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30
Mixed format:
(with a space between the whole number and the numerator) Fraction format:
Reduce all fractions. A department in a factory has three 7
-horsepower motors; four 1
horsepower motors; two
-horsepower motors; and three
-horse- power motors. What is the total connected motor load in horsepower rating?






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31
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. A 75-watt, 120-volt light uses
ampere. How many amperes are used by the 5 lights connected in parallel?



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32
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. In a motor alignment, the following pieces of steel are used under the base: one piece
inch thick, one piece
inch thick, one piece
inch thick, and one piece
inch thick. What is the total thickness of all these pieces?






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33
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. If 7
kilowatts of power are distributed equally over 5 resistors, what is the average number of kilowatts per resistor?



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34
How many whole wedges 6
inches long can be made from two wedge strips, each 5
feet long?


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35
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. The ceiling outlets on a residential job weigh an average of
pound each, and 12 are required. Find the total weight of the outlets.



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36
A
-inch hole must be enlarged to
inch to insert a bushing. How much wider than the original hole will the new hole be?


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37
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. The slot shown is
inch wide and
inch deep. The piece of fiber is
inch thick. How deep is the space left for wires? 






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38
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. One meter of shielded microphone cable weighs
kilogram. What is the length of cable in the coil that weighs
kilograms?




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39
Mixed format:
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Reduce all fractions. The diameter of a steel shaft, through wear, is reduced
inch. The shaft measured
inch originally. The electrician removes another
inch and makes a new bearing to fit the shaft. What is the new size of the shaft?





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40
A
-inch bolt is inserted through a block
inch thick with a
-inch washer and a
-inch nut. How much of the bolt will extend beyond the nut when drawn up tightly?




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41
Two electricians are assigned work on a remote-control wiring job. One electrician works 7
hours each day, and the other electrician works 1
hours each day. If they both work for 5 days, how many times longer does the first electrician work than the second electrician?


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42
A 10-foot length of electrical metallic tubing is cut into 1
-foot lengths. How many whole pieces are made?

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