Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Quantitative Problem Solving 5

Question 1

If a square has a perimeter of 48 cm, what is its area?

Accepted Answer

144 cm²

Answer

Side = 48/4 = 12 cm; area = 12² = 144 cm².

Question 2

John finishes a project in 10 days. Jane finishes the same project in 5 days. Working together, how many days will it take them?

Accepted Answer

3⅓ days

Answer

Combined rate = 1/10 + 1/5 = 3/10; time = 10/3 = 3⅓ days.

Question 3

What is 0.004 expressed as a percentage?

Accepted Answer

0.4%

Answer

0.004 × 100 = 0.4%.

Question 4

A bookshelf holds 8 books per shelf and has 7 shelves. If it is 3/4 full, how many books are on it?

Accepted Answer

42

Answer

Total capacity = 8 × 7 = 56; 3/4 × 56 = 42 books.

Question 5

If the temperature drops from 5°F to −15°F, by how many degrees did it drop?

Accepted Answer

20°F

Answer

Change = 5 − (−15) = 5 + 15 = 20°F.

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