NYC NYC Civil Service Mathematical Reasoning and Number Facility Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A sanitation crew collects waste from 3 routes. Route A takes 2.5 hours, Route B takes 3.75 hours, and Route C takes 1.25 hours. What is the total time for all three routes?

Accepted Answer

7.5 hours

Answer

2.5 + 3.75 + 1.25 = 7.5 hours total.

Question 2

A records office has 2,400 files. If 35% are archived digitally, how many files remain in physical storage?

Accepted Answer

1,560

Answer

35% of 2,400 = 840; 2,400 − 840 = 1,560 files remain in physical storage.

Question 3

A transit worker earns $28.50 per hour and works 40 hours in a standard week. What is his gross weekly pay?

Accepted Answer

$1,140

Answer

$28.50 × 40 = $1,140 gross weekly pay.

Question 4

A city block has 24 properties, and a tax assessor must visit each property twice per year. If she visits 8 properties per day, how many days will it take to complete all visits for the year?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

24 properties × 2 visits = 48 total visits; 48 ÷ 8 = 6 days.

Question 5

An office orders 15 reams of paper at $4.80 per ream and 8 boxes of pens at $6.25 per box. What is the total cost of the order?

Accepted Answer

$122

Answer

15 × $4.80 = $72; 8 × $6.25 = $50; $72 + $50 = $122 total.

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NYC NYC Civil Service Mathematical Reasoning and Number Facility Questions and Answers 3