Numerical Reasoning Flashcards
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A fine of €200 is reduced by 30% for early payment. What is the reduced fine?
Answer: €140
30% of €200 = €60. Reduced fine = €200 − €60 = €140.
If 4 officers each file 7 reports per shift, how many reports are filed in a week (5 shifts)?
Answer: 140
Reports per shift = 4 × 7 = 28. Per week = 28 × 5 = 140 reports.
A table shows incidents: Mon 12, Tue 8, Wed 15, Thu 10, Fri 5. What is the mean?
Answer: 10
Total = 12+8+15+10+5 = 50. Mean = 50 ÷ 5 = 10.
A Garda's hourly rate is €18. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the rate. What is the overtime hourly rate?
Answer: €27
Overtime rate = €18 × 1.5 = €27 per hour.
In a pie chart, theft represents 90°. What percentage of total crime does theft represent?
Answer: 25%
A full circle = 360°. Theft = 90/360 = 1/4 = 25%.
If a vehicle depreciates by 15% per year and is initially worth €20,000, what is it worth after one year?
Answer: €17,000
Depreciation = 15% of €20,000 = €3,000. Value after 1 year = €20,000 − €3,000 = €17,000.
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