Numerical Reasoning Word Problems and Applied Arithmetic

Question 1

A car travels 270 miles on 9 gallons of gas. How many miles per gallon does it get?

Accepted Answer

30 mpg

Answer

Fuel efficiency = 270 miles ÷ 9 gallons = 30 mpg.

Question 2

A worker earns $18.50 per hour and works 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. What is the weekly gross pay?

Accepted Answer

$740

Answer

Weekly pay = $18.50 × 8 × 5 = $18.50 × 40 = $740.

Question 3

A conference room can seat 240 people. If each table seats 8 people, how many tables are needed?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

Tables needed = 240 ÷ 8 = 30 tables.

Question 4

A box contains 480 items. If 12.5% are defective, how many items are not defective?

Accepted Answer

420

Answer

Defective = 0.125 × 480 = 60; non-defective = 480 − 60 = 420.

Question 5

A project requires 3 workers 12 days to complete. How many days would 4 workers take to complete the same project?

Accepted Answer

9 days

Answer

Total work = 3 × 12 = 36 worker-days; with 4 workers: 36 ÷ 4 = 9 days.

Numerical Reasoning Practice Test