Time, Speed and Logical Numerical Reasoning Flashcards
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A spreadsheet shows 3 rows of data being added every 2 minutes. How many rows are added in one hour?
Answer: 90
60 minutes ÷ 2 minutes per set = 30 sets. 30 × 3 rows = 90 rows.
A vehicle travels 75 miles at 50 mph, then 90 miles at 60 mph. What is the total journey time?
Answer: 3 hours
First leg: 75 ÷ 50 = 1.5 hours. Second leg: 90 ÷ 60 = 1.5 hours. Total = 3 hours.
A task requires 480 person-hours of work. There are 10 staff available, each working 8 hours per day. How many days will the task take?
Answer: 6
Daily capacity = 10 × 8 = 80 person-hours. Days = 480 ÷ 80 = 6 days.
An event lasts from 10:15 to 16:45. How long is the event?
Answer: 6 hours 30 minutes
From 10:15 to 16:45: 6 hours and 30 minutes.
A car uses 1 litre of fuel every 15 km. How many litres are needed for a 315 km journey?
Answer: 21
315 ÷ 15 = 21 litres.
Two trains travel toward each other from cities 300 miles apart. Train A travels at 70 mph and Train B at 80 mph. How long until they meet?
Answer: 2 hours
Combined speed = 70 + 80 = 150 mph. Time = 300 ÷ 150 = 2 hours.