AON Numerical Reasoning 3

Question 1

A store offers a 30% discount, then an additional 10% off the discounted price. What is the total effective discount?

Accepted Answer

39%

Answer

1 − (0.70 × 0.90) = 1 − 0.63 = 0.37, which is a 37% total discount.

Question 2

If $5,000 is invested at 4% simple interest per year, how much interest is earned after 3 years?

Accepted Answer

$600

Answer

Simple interest = $5,000 × 0.04 × 3 = $600.

Question 3

A delivery truck completes 8 routes per day, each covering 45 miles. How many miles does it cover in a 5-day workweek?

Accepted Answer

1,800 miles

Answer

8 × 45 × 5 = 1,800 miles per week.

Question 4

If the cost price of an item is $80 and it is sold at a 35% profit, what is the selling price?

Accepted Answer

$108

Answer

$80 × 1.35 = $108.

Question 5

A company has 240 employees. If 40% work full-time and the rest part-time, how many work part-time?

Accepted Answer

144

Answer

60% × 240 = 144 part-time employees.

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