ExxonMobil Test Numerical Reasoning 3

Question 1

A refinery's output drops by 20% due to maintenance, then recovers by 25% of the reduced output. What is the net change relative to original output?

Accepted Answer

-5%

Answer

-0% net (0%)

Answer

+5%

Answer

+10%

Question 2

If ExxonMobil allocates 35% of a $4.2 billion budget to exploration, how much is allocated to exploration?

Accepted Answer

$1.47 billion

Answer

$1.26 billion

Answer

$1.55 billion

Answer

$1.38 billion

Question 3

A tank drains at 750 gallons per hour. If it starts at 18,000 gallons, how long before it is 25% full?

Accepted Answer

18 hours

Answer

20 hours

Answer

16 hours

Answer

24 hours

Question 4

Three crews produce 540, 720, and 660 units respectively in one shift. What is the median output?

Accepted Answer

660 units

Answer

640 units

Answer

720 units

Answer

540 units

Question 5

An offshore platform cost $2.4 billion to build and generates $380 million profit per year. How many full years to recoup the cost?

Accepted Answer

7 years

Answer

6 years

Answer

8 years

Answer

9 years

Question 6

If operations cost $0.85 per barrel and ExxonMobil processes 2.5 million barrels per day, what is the total daily operating cost?

Accepted Answer

$2,125,000

Answer

$2,500,000

Answer

$2,050,000

Answer

$1,875,000