AMCAT Attention to Detail 2

Question 1

Which of the following invoice totals is incorrect? Item A: $45, Item B: $30, Item C: $25, Subtotal: $100, Tax (10%): $10, Total: $115

Accepted Answer

The final total is wrong

Answer

Subtotal $100 + Tax $10 = $110, not $115; the final total is incorrect.

Question 2

In the series 101, 104, 109, 116, 125, what is the next number?

Accepted Answer

138

Answer

Differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 (odd numbers increasing by 2); next = 125 + 13 = 138.

Question 3

Spot the error: 'The company's revenue growed by 12% last year.'

Accepted Answer

growed

Answer

'Growed' is not a valid word; the correct past tense of 'grow' is 'grew.'

Question 4

A table shows quarterly sales: Q1=$12,000, Q2=$15,000, Q3=$13,500, Q4=$14,000. What is the annual total?

Accepted Answer

$54,500

Answer

12000 + 15000 + 13500 + 14000 = $54,500.

Question 5

Which set of numbers is arranged in BOTH ascending AND descending order simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

5, 5, 5, 5

Answer

A sequence of identical numbers (5, 5, 5, 5) is technically both ascending and descending (non-strictly).

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