Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Test Time, Speed and Logical Numerical Reasoning

Question 1

A train travels 240 miles at an average speed of 80 mph. How long does the journey take?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

Time = Distance ÷ Speed = 240 ÷ 80 = 3 hours.

Question 2

A meeting starts at 09:45 and lasts 2 hours 35 minutes. When does it end?

Accepted Answer

12:20

Answer

09:45 + 2 hours = 11:45. 11:45 + 35 minutes = 12:20.

Question 3

A car travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours. How far does it travel?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

Answer

Distance = Speed × Time = 60 × 2.5 = 150 miles.

Question 4

A worker takes 45 minutes to complete one report. How many reports can they complete in a 7.5-hour day?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

7.5 hours = 450 minutes. 450 ÷ 45 = 10 reports.

Question 5

A bus leaves at 08:20 and arrives at 10:05. How long is the journey?

Accepted Answer

1 hour 45 minutes

Answer

From 08:20 to 10:05: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Practice Test