Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Test Percentages and Ratios 2

Question 1

In a survey, 120 out of 400 people agreed with a policy. What percentage agreed?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

25%

Answer

35%

Answer

28%

Question 2

A mixture contains ingredients A and B in a 5:3 ratio. If you need 400g of the mixture, how much of ingredient A is needed?

Accepted Answer

250g

Answer

200g

Answer

150g

Answer

300g

Question 3

A department's budget increased from £90,000 to £99,000. What was the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

9%

Answer

11%

Answer

8%

Question 4

What is 120% of £350?

Accepted Answer

£420

Answer

£400

Answer

£385

Answer

£450

Question 5

A shop has 180 items. 45 are on sale. What percentage are on sale?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

20%

Answer

30%

Answer

22%

Question 6

Two projects share costs in a ratio of 4:6. If the total cost is £5,000, how much does the smaller project bear?

Accepted Answer

£2,000

Answer

£2,500

Answer

£3,000

Answer

£1,500