Mathematical Reasoning Flashcards
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A state agency's budget was $4.5 million last year and increased by 8%. What is this year's budget?
Answer: $4.86 million
$4.5M x 1.08 = $4.86 million.
A worker processes 45 applications per day. How many days to process 1,350?
Answer: 30
1,350 / 45 = 30 days.
An order costs $234.50 before a 15% government discount. What is the final cost?
Answer: $199.33
$234.50 x 0.85 = $199.325, rounded to $199.33.
A building has 12 floors, 18 offices each. If 75% are occupied, how many are vacant?
Answer: 54
Total: 12 x 18 = 216. Vacant: 216 x 0.25 = 54.
Three clerks take 6 hours to sort files. How long for 9 clerks?
Answer: 2 hours
3 x 6 = 18 clerk-hours. 18 / 9 = 2 hours.
Annual expenditures: $1.2M, $1.35M, $1.5M over three years. What is the average?
Answer: $1.35 million
($1.2 + $1.35 + $1.5) / 3 = $1.35 million.
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