GGST Numerical Reasoning: Calculations 3

Question 1

A humanitarian team distributed food rations to 1,440 families over 6 days. If the rate increases by 25% starting on day 7, how many families will be served on day 7?

Accepted Answer

300

Answer

Daily average = 1,440 ÷ 6 = 240; day 7 = 240 × 1.25 = 300 families.

Question 2

A project timeline shows 3 tasks completed in 9 weeks. At the same rate, how many weeks will it take to complete the remaining 11 tasks?

Accepted Answer

33 weeks

Answer

Rate = 9 ÷ 3 = 3 weeks per task; 11 tasks × 3 = 33 weeks.

Question 3

An office's electricity bill was $640 in January. The bill rose by 12.5% in February. What was the February bill?

Accepted Answer

$720

Answer

$640 × 1.125 = $720.

Question 4

Two staff members together process 480 files in 8 hours at equal rates. How many files does one person process in 5 hours?

Accepted Answer

150 files

Answer

Combined rate = 480 ÷ 8 = 60 files/hour; one person = 30/hour; 30 × 5 = 150 files.

Question 5

A conference budget of $72,000 is allocated 40% to venue, 35% to travel, and the remainder to materials. How much is allocated to materials?

Accepted Answer

$18,000

Answer

Materials = 100% − 40% − 35% = 25%; $72,000 × 0.25 = $18,000.

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GGST Numerical Reasoning: Calculations 3