Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Test Percentages and Ratios

Question 1

A salary of £32,000 is increased by 5%. What is the new salary?

Accepted Answer

£33,600

Answer

£33,000

Answer

£34,000

Answer

£32,500

Question 2

A team of 40 people contains a ratio of managers to staff of 1:7. How many managers are there?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

6

Answer

4

Answer

8

Question 3

What is 35% of £480?

Accepted Answer

£168

Answer

£150

Answer

£175

Answer

£160

Question 4

A price was reduced from £80 to £68. What percentage discount was applied?

Accepted Answer

15%

Answer

10%

Answer

20%

Answer

12%

Question 5

Resources are shared in a ratio of 3:2 between two departments. The total allocation is £750. How much does the larger department receive?

Accepted Answer

£450

Answer

£300

Answer

£375

Answer

£500

Question 6

A staff member receives a bonus of 8% of their £27,500 salary. What is the bonus amount?

Accepted Answer

£2,200

Answer

£2,000

Answer

£2,500

Answer

£1,980