IPAT Numerical Reasoning

Question 1

A Garda patrol covers 240 km in 4 hours. What is the average speed?

Accepted Answer

60 km/h

Answer

80 km/h

Answer

40 km/h

Answer

120 km/h

Question 2

If 15% of 200 recruits fail the fitness test, how many passed?

Accepted Answer

170

Answer

30

Answer

150

Answer

185

Question 3

A station has 8 officers on day shift and 5 on night shift. What fraction are on night shift?

Accepted Answer

5/13

Answer

5/8

Answer

8/13

Answer

3/13

Question 4

Crime reports increased from 400 to 460 in one month. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

15%

Answer

14%

Answer

12%

Answer

10%

Question 5

If a fine is €120 and is increased by 25%, what is the new fine?

Accepted Answer

€150

Answer

€145

Answer

€130

Answer

€160

Question 6

A Garda works 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week. How many hours does she work in 4 weeks?

Accepted Answer

160

Answer

120

Answer

140

Answer

180