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Question 1: How many of the cancelled flights in February originated from Gatwick Airport?

56%
25% (Correct answer)
31%
19%

Correct answer: 25%

To determine this, you would need to consult the provided data table or chart for flight cancellations. First, identify the total number of cancelled flights in February. Then, find the number of those specific flights that originated from Gatwick Airport. Divide the Gatwick cancellations by the total February cancellations and multiply by 100 to get the percentage, which correctly yields 25%.

Question 2: How many more flights were canceled at Stanstead between November and December and January and February, on average?

69%
45%
220% (Correct answer)
29%

Correct answer: 220%

This question requires calculating the average number of Stanstead cancellations for two distinct periods: November-December and January-February. Once both averages are determined, calculate the percentage increase from the first period's average to the second. The formula for percentage change is ((New Average - Old Average) / Old Average) * 100, which results in 220%.

Question 3: How many flights were canceled at Gatwick Airport in November as a percentage of all the flights canceled at all three airports in that month?

1:7.67
1:4.40
1:4.40
1:3.25 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1:3.25

To solve this, first locate the total number of flights canceled at Gatwick Airport in November from the provided data. Next, sum the total canceled flights for all three airports (Gatwick, Heathrow, Stanstead) in November. To express Gatwick's share as a ratio of 1 to X, divide the total cancellations by the Gatwick cancellations. This calculation leads to the ratio 1:3.25.

Question 4: How many cancelled flights have Heathrow Airport missed if they had a goal of cutting back on cancelled flights by 80% by March?

18
14
4 (Correct answer)
0

Correct answer: 4

To find the missed target, you first need Heathrow's baseline number of cancelled flights (e.g., from a previous month or a starting point). Calculate 80% of this baseline to determine their target reduction for March. Then, subtract the actual number of cancelled flights at Heathrow in March from this target reduction. The difference indicates how many flights they 'missed' in achieving their 80% reduction goal, which is 4.

Question 5: How much would two round-trip tickets for the quickest coach trip with breakfast cost in total?

£170 (Correct answer)
£220
£270
£210

Correct answer: £170

You need to consult the travel options and pricing information. Identify the coach trip labeled as the 'quickest' and its associated cost for a single round-trip ticket, ensuring it includes breakfast or adding its cost. Once you have the total cost for one round-trip ticket with breakfast, multiply it by two to find the total cost for two tickets, which is £170.

Question 6: A 13:00 appointment with an agent is scheduled at a Manchester Football Ground. She intends to take a taxi from Manchester Coach or Train Station, which are each 25 and 35 minutes distant from each other in a taxi. Which single-ticket travel option is the cheapest if the agent needs to depart London between 09:30 and 10:00?

09:10 coach departure
09:30 coach departure (Correct answer)
09:00 train departure
09:20 train departure

Correct answer: 09:30 coach departure

This requires comparing travel times and costs for all coach and train options within the specified departure window (09:30-10:00). For each option, calculate the total travel time, including the journey to Manchester and the taxi ride (35 minutes for the furthest station), to ensure arrival by 13:00. Eliminate options that don't meet the arrival time or departure window, then select the cheapest single-ticket price among the remaining valid choices, which is the 09:30 coach departure.

Question 7: What is the difference in average speed between the departures of the trains at 7:50 and 10:30, measured in miles per hour? (Traveled distance is 164 miles)

68mph
60mph
5mph (Correct answer)
0mph

Correct answer: 5mph

First, determine the travel duration for both the 7:50 and 10:30 train departures from the provided schedule. Calculate the average speed for each train by dividing the total distance (164 miles) by its respective travel time in hours. Finally, subtract the slower average speed from the faster one to find the difference in average speed, which is 5mph.

Question 8: What is the cost of a single ticket for an engineer who wants to travel quickly so that he may be to Manchester by 13:00? Along the way, she also needs a wireless connection.

£59.49
£65.00 (Correct answer)
£49.59
£55.00

Correct answer: £65.00

To find the correct option, consult the travel schedule and price list. Identify all travel options that ensure an arrival in Manchester by 13:00 and explicitly state the availability of a wireless connection. Among these qualifying options, select the one that offers the lowest single ticket cost, which is £65.00.

Question 9: What was the actual income earned by Binders over the three-month period from October to December, assuming the report exaggerated revenues by 15%?

£35,000
£29,750
£30,435 (Correct answer)
£25,500

Correct answer: £30,435

First, find Binders' reported revenue for the October to December period from the provided data. If this reported figure is 15% *higher* than the actual income, it means the reported income represents 115% of the actual income. To find the actual income, divide the reported revenue by 1.15. This calculation yields £30,435.

Question 10: What was the percentage change in Graff's revenue from the first to the fourth quarters?

75%
100% (Correct answer)
50%
33%

Correct answer: 100%

Locate Graff's revenue for the first quarter (Q1) and the fourth quarter (Q4) from the provided data. To calculate the percentage change, subtract the Q1 revenue from the Q4 revenue, divide the result by the Q1 revenue, and then multiply by 100. A 100% increase indicates that the revenue doubled from Q1 to Q4.

Question 11: How much money did Moen make on average each month from January to June?

£27,500
£9,167 (Correct answer)
£7,500
£8,333

Correct answer: £9,167

To find the average monthly income, sum Moen's total revenue for each month from January to June as presented in the data. Since this period spans six months, divide the total sum of revenue by 6. This calculation provides the average monthly income of £9,167.

Question 12: What proportion of Graff's revenue increased from the second to the fourth quarter?

50% (Correct answer)
25%
17%
33%

Correct answer: 50%

First, identify Graff's revenue for the second quarter (Q2) and the fourth quarter (Q4) from the provided financial data. Calculate the absolute increase by subtracting the Q2 revenue from the Q4 revenue. Then, divide this increase by the Q2 revenue and multiply by 100 to express it as a percentage, which is 50%.

Question 13: What is the annual savings for a Gem Plan subscriber compared to a Royal Plan user if you utilize 200 minutes on the same network and 150 minutes on another network each month?

£58.61
£56.61
£54.61
£52.61 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: £52.61

For each plan (Gem and Royal), calculate the total monthly cost based on 200 same-network minutes and 150 other-network minutes, accounting for base fees and any overage charges. Multiply each monthly cost by 12 to get the annual cost. The annual savings are found by subtracting the cheaper plan's annual cost from the more expensive one, resulting in £52.61.

Question 14: From the beginning of March through the end of July, a customer is on the Gem Plan; from then until the end of November, they are on the Royal Plan. How many free text messages and ordinary call minutes does she use up during this time?

2,400 mins, 1,500 texts
2,300 mins, 1,500 texts
2,300 mins, 1,400 texts
2,450 mins, 1,600 texts (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2,450 mins, 1,600 texts

First, determine the number of months on each plan: Gem Plan for 5 months (March-July) and Royal Plan for 4 months (August-November). Multiply the monthly free call minutes and free text messages for each plan by the respective number of months. Sum the total free minutes from both plans and the total free texts from both plans to get the overall totals: 2,450 minutes and 1,600 texts.

Question 15: A Royal plan user goes over their allotted minutes for 35 same-call minutes, 45 other network minutes, and 62 texts. What would the overall cost be if all of these rose in price by 20%?

£36.68
£36.58
£36.48
£36.38 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: £36.38

Calculate the total overage cost for the Royal Plan by multiplying the extra minutes and texts by their respective standard overage rates. Add this overage cost to the Royal Plan's base monthly fee to get the initial total cost. Finally, increase this total cost by 20% (multiply by 1.20) to find the overall cost, which is £36.38.

Question 16: An inaccurate rate of 30p per minute is applied to a Royal Plan subscriber who makes 3,120 minutes of standard calls per month for three months. How much is the refund due?

£508.60
£507.60 (Correct answer)
£506.60
£505.60

Correct answer: £507.60

First, calculate the total minutes incorrectly charged: 3,120 minutes/month * 3 months = 9,360 minutes. The incorrect charge is 9,360 minutes * £0.30/minute = £2,808. Next, determine the *correct* charge for these minutes based on the Royal Plan's actual free minute allowance and per-minute rate for calls beyond that. The refund due is the difference between the incorrectly charged amount and the correctly calculated amount, which is £507.60.

Free CADET Pilot Question and Answers

How many of the cancelled flights in February originated from Gatwick Airport?