IPAT Numerical Reasoning 4

Question 1

A suspect runs at 12 km/h. A Garda runs at 15 km/h. If the suspect has a 100-metre head start, approximately how long until the Garda catches up?

Accepted Answer

2 minutes

Answer

Relative speed = 15 − 12 = 3 km/h = 50 m/min. Time = 100 ÷ 50 = 2 minutes.

Question 2

If 45 out of 180 crimes in a district are vehicle-related, what percentage is that?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

Percentage = (45 ÷ 180) × 100 = 25%.

Question 3

A court fee is €85. If VAT at 23% is added, what is the total?

Accepted Answer

€104.55

Answer

VAT = 23% of €85 = €19.55. Total = €85 + €19.55 = €104.55.

Question 4

In a year, a station deals with 1,200 incidents. What is the average per month?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

Average per month = 1,200 ÷ 12 = 100 incidents.

Question 5

A Garda travels 15 km to work each way. Working 5 days a week, how many km does she travel in 4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

600

Answer

Daily travel = 15 × 2 = 30 km. Weekly = 30 × 5 = 150 km. Over 4 weeks = 150 × 4 = 600 km.

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