IPAT Numerical Reasoning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Garda patrol covers 240 km in 4 hours. What is the average speed?
- 60 km/h (Correct answer)
- 80 km/h
- 40 km/h
- 120 km/h
Correct answer: 60 km/h
Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 km/h.
Question 2: If 15% of 200 recruits fail the fitness test, how many passed?
- 170 (Correct answer)
- 30
- 150
- 185
Correct answer: 170
15% of 200 = 30 fail. 200 − 30 = 170 pass.
Question 3: A station has 8 officers on day shift and 5 on night shift. What fraction are on night shift?
- 5/13 (Correct answer)
- 5/8
- 8/13
- 3/13
Correct answer: 5/13
Total officers = 8 + 5 = 13. Night shift fraction = 5/13.
Question 4: Crime reports increased from 400 to 460 in one month. What is the percentage increase?
- 15% (Correct answer)
- 14%
- 12%
- 10%
Correct answer: 15%
Increase = 460 − 400 = 60. Percentage increase = (60 ÷ 400) × 100 = 15%.
Question 5: If a fine is €120 and is increased by 25%, what is the new fine?
- €150 (Correct answer)
- €145
- €130
- €160
Correct answer: €150
25% of €120 = €30. New fine = €120 + €30 = €150.
Question 6: A Garda works 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week. How many hours does she work in 4 weeks?
- 160 (Correct answer)
- 120
- 140
- 180
Correct answer: 160
Hours per week = 8 × 5 = 40. Over 4 weeks = 40 × 4 = 160 hours.
IPAT Numerical Reasoning 1
A Garda patrol covers 240 km in 4 hours.
What is the average speed?