EDPT Arithmetic Reasoning Word Problems 5

Question 1

A database contains 1,250,000 records. A cleanup script deletes 4% of the records. How many records remain?

Accepted Answer

1,200,000

Answer

Deleted = 1,250,000 × 0.04 = 50,000; remaining = 1,250,000 − 50,000 = 1,200,000.

Question 2

A project manager divides a $96,000 budget among 4 teams in the ratio 3:2:2:1. How much does the largest team receive?

Accepted Answer

$36,000

Answer

Total parts = 3+2+2+1 = 8; largest team share = (3/8) × $96,000 = $36,000.

Question 3

An internet connection downloads at 50 Mbps. A company downloads 18,000 MB of data. How many minutes does the download take?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

Time in seconds = 18,000 MB ÷ 50 Mbps = 360 seconds = 6 minutes.

Question 4

A help desk resolves 80% of tickets on the first call. If they receive 475 calls on Monday, how many tickets are NOT resolved on the first call?

Accepted Answer

95

Answer

Resolved = 475 × 0.80 = 380; not resolved = 475 − 380 = 95.

Question 5

An IT contractor works 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, and charges $75 per hour. How much does she earn in a 4-week month?

Accepted Answer

$10,800

Answer

Weekly hours = 4 × 9 = 36; weekly pay = 36 × $75 = $2,700; monthly = $2,700 × 4 = $10,800.

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