Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Quantitative Problem Solving 4

Question 1

The ratio of apples to oranges in a basket is 3:5. If there are 24 apples, how many oranges are there?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

If 3 parts = 24, then 1 part = 8; oranges = 5 × 8 = 40.

Question 2

A price drops from $80 to $60. What is the percentage decrease?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

Decrease = $20; percentage = (20/80) × 100 = 25%.

Question 3

If 5 pens cost $3.75, what is the cost of 8 pens?

Accepted Answer

$6.00

Answer

Cost per pen = $3.75 / 5 = $0.75; 8 × $0.75 = $6.00.

Question 4

A rectangle has a length of 9 m and a width of 4 m. What is its area?

Accepted Answer

36 m²

Answer

Area = length × width = 9 × 4 = 36 m².

Question 5

Which value of x satisfies 2x − 7 = 11?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

2x = 18; x = 9.

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