MSAP Numerical Reasoning 1

Question 1

A store reduces a $120 item by 15%. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$102.00

Answer

A 15% discount means you pay 85% of $120: 120 × 0.85 = $102.00.

Question 2

What is 3/8 expressed as a decimal?

Accepted Answer

0.375

Answer

Dividing 3 by 8 gives 0.375.

Question 3

A worker earns $18 per hour and works 40 hours per week. What is the annual salary over 52 weeks?

Accepted Answer

$37,440

Answer

18 × 40 × 52 = $37,440 annual salary.

Question 4

If 5 workers complete a job in 12 days, how many days would 4 workers take at the same rate?

Accepted Answer

15 days

Answer

Total work = 5 × 12 = 60 worker-days; 4 workers need 60 ÷ 4 = 15 days.

Question 5

What is 125% of 80?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

125% of 80 = 80 × 1.25 = 100.

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