Ohio Civil Service Exam Problem Solving and Logic 2

Question 1

A department receives 240 complaint forms in 8 weeks. At this rate, how many forms will it receive in 15 weeks?

Accepted Answer

450

Answer

240 ÷ 8 = 30 forms per week; 30 × 15 = 450 forms.

Question 2

If all city inspectors must attend safety training, and Marcus is a city inspector, which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

Marcus has attended safety training.

Answer

The universal rule means Marcus, as a city inspector, must have attended safety training.

Question 3

A clerk can file 45 documents per hour. How long will it take to file 315 documents?

Accepted Answer

7 hours

Answer

315 ÷ 45 = 7 hours.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each term is doubled: 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 5

A supervisor states: 'No overtime will be approved without a project deadline.' An employee works overtime without a project deadline. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

The employee violated policy.

Answer

Working overtime without a project deadline directly contradicts the stated policy.

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Ohio Civil Service Exam Problem Solving and Logic 2