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

5% of £32,000 = £1,600. New salary = £32,000 + £1,600 = £33,600.

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

Total parts = 1 + 7 = 8. Managers = (1/8) × 40 = 5.

Question 3

What is 35% of £480?

Accepted Answer

£168

Answer

35% of £480 = 0.35 × 480 = £168.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

15%

Answer

Reduction = £12. (12 ÷ 80) × 100 = 15%.

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

Total parts = 5. Larger share = (3/5) × £750 = £450.

Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Practice Test