EDPT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 4

Question 1

A storage array holds 8 terabytes. It is currently 62.5% full. How many gigabytes of free space remain?

Accepted Answer

3,000

Answer

8 TB = 8,000 GB; used = 8,000 × 0.625 = 5,000 GB; free = 8,000 − 5,000 = 3,000 GB.

Question 2

A tech company ships 240 orders per day with 6 workers. If they hire 2 more workers, how many orders can they ship in a 5-day week?

Accepted Answer

1,600

Answer

Rate per worker = 240 ÷ 6 = 40 orders/day; 8 workers × 40 = 320/day; weekly = 320 × 5 = 1,600.

Question 3

A cybersecurity firm billed 3 clients: $12,400, $8,750, and $15,300. If the firm keeps 70% and splits the rest equally among 4 partners, how much does each partner receive?

Accepted Answer

$2,733.75

Answer

Total = $36,450; firm keeps 70% = $25,515; remaining 30% = $10,935; per partner = $10,935 ÷ 4 = $2,733.75.

Question 4

A computer depreciates at a rate of 25% per year. If it originally cost $2,400, what is its value after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

$1,350

Answer

After year 1: $2,400 × 0.75 = $1,800; after year 2: $1,800 × 0.75 = $1,350.

Question 5

Two technicians are installing network cables. One installs 120 feet per hour and the other installs 90 feet per hour. How many feet of cable can they install together in 3.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

735

Answer

Combined rate = 120 + 90 = 210 feet/hr; total = 210 × 3.5 = 735 feet.

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EDPT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 4