GGST Numerical Reasoning 3

Question 1

A report shows that 780 out of 1,200 staff completed mandatory training. What percentage did NOT complete it?

Accepted Answer

35%

Answer

(1,200 minus 780) divided by 1,200 multiplied by 100 equals 420/1,200 × 100 = 35%.

Question 2

If $15,000 is invested at a simple annual interest rate of 6%, what is the total value after 3 years?

Accepted Answer

$17,700

Answer

Simple interest = $15,000 × 0.06 × 3 = $2,700; total = $15,000 + $2,700 = $17,700.

Question 3

A department's quarterly budget is $84,000. It has spent $56,700 so far. What percentage of the budget remains?

Accepted Answer

32.5%

Answer

($84,000 minus $56,700) = $27,300; $27,300 / $84,000 × 100 = 32.5%.

Question 4

Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.92 EUR. A purchase costs €414. How much is that in USD (rounded to the nearest dollar)?

Accepted Answer

$450

Answer

€414 divided by 0.92 equals $450.

Question 5

A project starts January 1 and ends June 30 (6 months). By April 30, what percentage of the timeline has elapsed?

Accepted Answer

66.7%

Answer

4 months elapsed out of 6 total = 4/6 × 100 ≈ 66.7%.

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