ExxonMobil Test ExxonMobil Numerical Reasoning 3

Question 1

A refinery's profit margin increased from 8.5% to 11.2%. By how many percentage points did it increase?

Accepted Answer

2.7

Answer

11.2 − 8.5 = 2.7 percentage points.

Question 2

If 5 inspectors can check 200 valves in 8 hours, how many valves can 8 inspectors check in 5 hours?

Accepted Answer

200

Answer

Rate per inspector per hour = 200/(5×8) = 5 valves; 8 inspectors × 5 hours × 5 = 200 valves.

Question 3

An oil field produces 18,000 barrels per day. Production declines 5% each year. What is the output after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

16,245

Answer

18,000 × 0.95 × 0.95 = 18,000 × 0.9025 = 16,245 barrels.

Question 4

A fuel tank gauge reads 3/4 full with 4,500 gallons remaining. What is the tank's total capacity?

Accepted Answer

6,000

Answer

4,500 ÷ (3/4) = 4,500 × (4/3) = 6,000 gallons.

Question 5

ExxonMobil invests $2.4 million in equipment with an expected 15% annual return. What is the projected annual return?

Accepted Answer

$360,000

Answer

2,400,000 × 0.15 = $360,000.

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