Numerical Reasoning Percentage and Ratio Problems

Question 1

A store offers a 35% discount on a jacket originally priced at $120. What is the sale price?

Accepted Answer

$78

Answer

$82

Answer

$85

Answer

$72

Question 2

A job applicant scored 54 out of 80 on a test. What percentage did they score?

Accepted Answer

67.5%

Answer

70.0%

Answer

62.5%

Answer

72.5%

Question 3

A company's workforce is 60% female. If there are 270 female employees, what is the total number of employees?

Accepted Answer

450

Answer

400

Answer

500

Answer

420

Question 4

Two colleagues share a bonus in the ratio 3:5. If the total bonus is $1,600, how much does the person with the larger share receive?

Accepted Answer

$1,000

Answer

$900

Answer

$800

Answer

$1,100

Question 5

A price increases from $80 to $92. What is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

15%

Answer

12%

Answer

10%

Answer

18%

Question 6

In a class of 40 students, 30% passed with distinction. How many students passed with distinction?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

10

Answer

14

Answer

8