GCAT Processing Speed 3

Question 1

A scanner reads barcodes at 120 per minute. How many barcodes does it read in 4.5 minutes?

Accepted Answer

540

Answer

120 × 4.5 = 540 barcodes.

Question 2

Find the mismatched code in this list scanned quickly: A7X, B3Y, C5Z, D4W, E2V, F9U, G8T, H1Q

Accepted Answer

All match the letter-digit-letter pattern

Answer

Every code follows the letter-digit-letter pattern, so all match.

Question 3

A packaging line seals 200 boxes per hour. At that rate, how many boxes are sealed in 105 minutes?

Accepted Answer

350

Answer

105 minutes = 1.75 hours; 200 × 1.75 = 350 boxes.

Question 4

Quickly identify which symbol pair is DIFFERENT from the others: (1) ● ○  (2) ● ○  (3) ○ ●  (4) ● ○

Accepted Answer

Pair 3

Answer

Pair 3 reverses the order to ○ ●, making it different from the others.

Question 5

A mail sorter handles 90 pieces of mail every 6 minutes. How many pieces does he sort in 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

900

Answer

90 per 6 minutes = 15 per minute; 15 × 60 = 900 pieces.

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