New Jersey Civil Service Exam Aptitude 3

Question 1

Which number best completes the analogy? 5 : 25 :: 7 : ___

Accepted Answer

49

Answer

5 squared is 25; 7 squared is 49, so the relationship is squaring the number.

Question 2

A county office mails 45 notices per hour. How many notices are mailed in a 7.5-hour workday?

Accepted Answer

337.5

Answer

45 notices/hour × 7.5 hours = 337.5 notices.

Question 3

Choose the correctly spelled word for a government context: 'The committee made its final ___.'

Accepted Answer

decision

Answer

The correct spelling is 'decision,' derived from the Latin 'decisio.'

Question 4

If a train travels 180 miles in 3 hours, how long will it take to travel 270 miles at the same speed?

Accepted Answer

4.5 hours

Answer

Speed = 180/3 = 60 mph; time = 270/60 = 4.5 hours.

Question 5

A supervisor reviews 15 reports on Monday, 12 on Tuesday, and 18 on Wednesday. What is the average number of reports reviewed per day?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

(15 + 12 + 18) / 3 = 45 / 3 = 15 reports per day.

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