IBEW Numerical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A cable tray holds 48 cables. If 3/8 of the tray is already filled, how many more cables can be added?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

18

Answer

24

Answer

36

Question 2

An electrician earns $34.50 per hour and works 8.5 hours. What is the total pay before deductions?

Accepted Answer

$293.25

Answer

$287.00

Answer

$279.50

Answer

$310.50

Question 3

If a conduit run is 120 feet long and must be supported every 8 feet, how many supports are needed?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

14

Answer

16

Answer

13

Question 4

A wire spool contains 500 feet of wire. After using 137.5 feet, what percentage of wire remains?

Accepted Answer

72.5%

Answer

27.5%

Answer

62.5%

Answer

37.5%

Question 5

Three electricians can wire a building in 12 days. How many days would it take 4 electricians working at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

16

Question 6

What is 15% of 240 added to 25% of 160?

Accepted Answer

80

Answer

72

Answer

76

Answer

68