Assessing the Complexity of Literacy Tasks
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Quantitative Literacy - Level 1

Tasks at this level require the reader to perform a single, relatively simple operation (usually addition) for which either the numbers are already entered onto the given document and the operation is stipulated, or the numbers are provided and the operation does not require the reader to borrow.

The following question has a rated difficulty of 191 on NALS.

You wish to use the automatic teller at your bank to make a deposit. Figure the total amount of the two checks being deposited. Enter the amount on the form in the space next to TOTAL.

Availability of Deposits

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