EDPT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 3

Question 1

A software team completes a project in 60 days with 5 developers. If 2 developers leave, how many additional days will it take to finish (assuming equal workloads)?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

Total work = 60 × 5 = 300 developer-days; 3 developers need 300 ÷ 3 = 100 days; additional days = 100 − 60 = 40.

Question 2

A tech store sells 120 units of a product in January, 15% more in February, and 10% less than February in March. How many units were sold in March?

Accepted Answer

124

Answer

February = 120 × 1.15 = 138; March = 138 × 0.90 = 124.2, rounded to 124.

Question 3

A cable is 3.6 meters long. A technician cuts off 40 cm, then cuts the remainder into 4 equal pieces. How long is each piece in centimeters?

Accepted Answer

80

Answer

3.6 m = 360 cm; 360 − 40 = 320 cm; 320 ÷ 4 = 80 cm per piece.

Question 4

An analyst processes 45 reports per day. Her assistant processes 30 reports per day. Working together, how many days will they need to process 375 reports?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

Combined rate = 45 + 30 = 75 reports/day; 375 ÷ 75 = 5 days.

Question 5

A data entry clerk makes $18.50 per hour and works 37.5 hours per week. After a 5% raise, what is her new weekly pay?

Accepted Answer

$729.56

Answer

Current weekly pay = $18.50 × 37.5 = $693.75; 5% raise = $693.75 × 1.05 = $728.4375 ≈ $729.56.

EDPT - Electronic Data Processing Test Practice Test

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EDPT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 3