GGST Numerical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A UN field office spent $48,600 on supplies over 9 months. What was the average monthly expenditure?

Accepted Answer

$5,400

Answer

$48,600 divided by 9 months equals $5,400 per month.

Question 2

A project budget of $200,000 was allocated with 35% for personnel, 25% for equipment, and the rest for operations. How much is allocated to operations?

Accepted Answer

$80,000

Answer

100% minus 35% minus 25% leaves 40%; 40% of $200,000 is $80,000.

Question 3

If a vehicle travels 360 km in 4.5 hours, what is its average speed in km/h?

Accepted Answer

80 km/h

Answer

360 divided by 4.5 equals 80 km/h.

Question 4

A team of 12 staff can complete a task in 15 days. How many days would 9 staff take to complete the same task?

Accepted Answer

20 days

Answer

Total work = 12 × 15 = 180 staff-days; 180 divided by 9 equals 20 days.

Question 5

A country's population grew from 4.2 million to 4.83 million. What was the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

15%

Answer

(4.83 minus 4.2) divided by 4.2, multiplied by 100 equals 15%.

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GGST Numerical Reasoning 2