California State Jobs Exam Mathematical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A state agency's budget was $4.5 million last year and increased by 8%. What is this year's budget?

Accepted Answer

$4.86 million

Answer

$4.5M x 1.08 = $4.86 million.

Question 2

A worker processes 45 applications per day. How many days to process 1,350?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

1,350 / 45 = 30 days.

Question 3

An order costs $234.50 before a 15% government discount. What is the final cost?

Accepted Answer

$199.33

Answer

$234.50 x 0.85 = $199.325, rounded to $199.33.

Question 4

A building has 12 floors, 18 offices each. If 75% are occupied, how many are vacant?

Accepted Answer

54

Answer

Total: 12 x 18 = 216. Vacant: 216 x 0.25 = 54.

Question 5

Three clerks take 6 hours to sort files. How long for 9 clerks?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 x 6 = 18 clerk-hours. 18 / 9 = 2 hours.

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