GCAT Processing Speed 4

Question 1

A typist makes 1 error per 200 keystrokes. If she types 1,800 keystrokes, approximately how many errors will she make?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

1,800 ÷ 200 = 9 errors.

Question 2

Identify the duplicate code when scanning quickly: RED-22, BLU-47, GRN-33, RED-22, YLW-19

Accepted Answer

RED-22

Answer

RED-22 appears twice in the list.

Question 3

A production line produces 500 units in 8 hours. What is the rate in units per hour?

Accepted Answer

62.5

Answer

500 ÷ 8 = 62.5 units per hour.

Question 4

How many times does the digit '4' appear in the following sequence: 14, 40, 24, 41, 34, 44, 4?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

Counting each '4': 14(1), 40(1), 24(1), 41(1), 34(1), 44(2), 4(1) = 8 fours total.

Question 5

If a worker completes a task in 12 minutes, how many full tasks can she complete in 2.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

2.5 hours = 150 minutes; 150 ÷ 12 = 12.5, so 12 full tasks.

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