GGST - Global General Service Numerical Reasoning: Calculations Questions and Answers

Question 1

A department's total budget for a project is $15,000. If 25% is allocated to travel, 40% to equipment, and 15% to training, how much money remains for other expenses?

Accepted Answer

$3,000

Answer

$4,500

Answer

$3,750

Answer

$6,000

Question 2

A team of 5 staff members completes a report in 12 days. Assuming each member works at the same rate, how many days would it take a team of 8 staff members to complete the same report?

Accepted Answer

7.5 days

Answer

19.2 days

Answer

9.6 days

Answer

15 days

Question 3

A conference had 450 attendees. If the number of attendees increases by 12% the following year, what will be the new total number of attendees?

Accepted Answer

504

Answer

495

Answer

54

Answer

512

Question 4

An employee travels from their home to a regional office, a distance of 180 kilometers. If they travel at an average speed of 80 km/h, but take a 15-minute break, what is the total travel time in hours and minutes?

Accepted Answer

2 hours 45 minutes

Answer

2 hours 15 minutes

Answer

2 hours 30 minutes

Answer

2 hours 25 minutes

Question 5

Which of the following fractions is the largest: 3/5, 5/8, 7/12, 13/20?

Accepted Answer

13/20

Answer

3/5

Answer

5/8

Answer

7/12

Question 6

A project requires three types of supplies: A, B, and C. The cost is $5 per unit for A, $8 per unit for B, and $12 per unit for C. If an office purchases 25 units of A, 30 units of B, and 15 units of C, what is the total expenditure?

Accepted Answer

$545

Answer

$445

Answer

$505

Answer

$585