Ohio Civil Service Exam Logical and Mathematical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A city department processed 144 permits in 8 days. At this rate, how many permits will be processed in 15 days?

Accepted Answer

270

Answer

144 ÷ 8 = 18 permits/day; 18 × 15 = 270.

Question 2

If all certified employees are eligible for promotion, and Maria is eligible for promotion, which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

Maria may or may not be certified

Answer

Eligibility for promotion does not require certification — other paths to eligibility may exist.

Question 3

A water tank holds 2,400 gallons and is currently 35% full. How many gallons are needed to fill it completely?

Accepted Answer

1,560

Answer

35% of 2,400 = 840 gallons present; 2,400 − 840 = 1,560 gallons needed.

Question 4

Look at the number pattern: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___. What comes next?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each term is doubled: 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 5

An office supply budget of $1,200 is split among 4 divisions. Division A gets twice as much as each of the other three equal divisions. How much does Division A receive?

Accepted Answer

$480

Answer

Let each of the three equal divisions receive x; then 2x + 3x = 1,200, so x = 240 and Division A gets $480.

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Ohio Civil Service Exam Logical and Mathematical Reasoning 2