Numerical Reasoning Random 2

Question 1

A store sells a jacket for $120 after applying a 25% discount. What was the original price?

Accepted Answer

$160

Answer

$120 is 75% of the original price, so original = $120 ÷ 0.75 = $160.

Question 2

A train travels 360 miles in 4.5 hours. At the same speed, how far will it travel in 7 hours?

Accepted Answer

560 miles

Answer

Speed = 360 ÷ 4.5 = 80 mph; distance in 7 hours = 80 × 7 = 560 miles.

Question 3

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 4

A rectangle has a perimeter of 56 cm. If its length is 3 times its width, what is the area?

Accepted Answer

147 cm²

Answer

Width = 7 cm, length = 21 cm; area = 7 × 21 = 147 cm².

Question 5

In a class of 40 students, 60% passed a math test. How many students failed?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

60% passed = 24 students; 40 − 24 = 16 failed.

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