Cut-e Test Cut-e Numerical Reasoning 3

Question 1

A pie chart shows that marketing received 30% of a $500,000 budget. How much did marketing receive?

Accepted Answer

$150,000

Answer

Marketing budget = 30% × $500,000 = $150,000.

Question 2

If a stock price fell from $80 to $60, what is the percentage decrease?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

Percentage decrease = (80 − 60) / 80 × 100 = 25%.

Question 3

A bar chart shows units sold: Mon=200, Tue=250, Wed=180, Thu=300, Fri=270. What is the total for the week?

Accepted Answer

1,200

Answer

Total = 200+250+180+300+270 = 1,200 units.

Question 4

If an employee earns $52,000 per year and receives a 7.5% raise, what is the new salary?

Accepted Answer

$55,800

Answer

New salary = $52,000 × 1.075 = $55,900... corrected: $52,000 × 1.075 = $55,900 — closest is $55,900.

Question 5

Two investments yield 6% and 8% annually. If $5,000 is split equally between them, what is the combined annual return?

Accepted Answer

$350

Answer

Return = ($2,500 × 0.06) + ($2,500 × 0.08) = $150 + $200 = $350.

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