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

Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 km/h.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

170

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

5/13

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

15%

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

€150

Answer

25% of €120 = €30. New fine = €120 + €30 = €150.

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