D771 / D 771 Pre - Assessment (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Quantitative Literacy | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - WGU
Question:
Maya bought a collectible toy for $7,700 in 2024. The annual growth rate, modeled by simple interest, for the toy is 7%. What will be the value of the toy in 2027?
Answer:
$9,317.00
Question:
Maya invested $7,400 in an account that pays 7% interest compounded annually. How much will be in Maya's account after 2 years?
Answer:
$8,472.26
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Question:
Maria wants to invest $4,500 in a savings account and has two options. Option A is an account that compounds interest twice per year at an annual rate of 7%. Option B is an account that compounds interest four times per year at an annual rate of 4%. What is the better option for Maria?
Answer:
Option A because it will have more money after 1 year
Question:
A person wants to fence in a rectangular garden in their yard. The garden is 13 ft long and 6 ft wide. How much fencing is needed?
Answer:
38 ft
Question:
A park has a circular sidewalk to surround a play area. The distance from any point on the inside edge of the sidewalk to the center of the play area is 75 ft.What is the distance if someone walks the entire length of the inside edge of the sidewalk?
Answer:
471.24 ft
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Question:
A circular rug is being made in which the distance from any point on the edge, through the center, to the opposite edge is 140 in. A decorative edging will be sewn along the entire outside edge of the rug. Which length of edging is needed for the rug?
Answer:
439.82 in.
Question:
A circular animal pen measures 34 ft from the outer edge, through the center, to the other side. What is the area of the pen?
Answer:
907.92 ft^2
Question:
A playground is in the shape of a circle. The distance from the outer edge to the center is 10 ft. What is the area of the playground?
Answer:
314.16 ft2
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