OTEE Reasoning and Numerical Ability 3

Question 1

If 12 soldiers can build a fortification in 18 days, how many days will 24 soldiers take to build the same fortification?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

Using the inverse proportion: 12 × 18 = 24 × x, so x = 216 / 24 = 9 days.

Question 2

Which of the following is the odd one out: Captain, Major, Colonel, Corporal, General?

Accepted Answer

Corporal

Answer

Corporal is an enlisted rank (E-4), while Captain, Major, Colonel, and General are all commissioned officer ranks.

Question 3

A military credit union offers 6% annual simple interest. If an officer deposits $5,000 for 4 years, what is the total interest earned?

Accepted Answer

$1,200

Answer

Simple Interest = P × R × T / 100 = 5000 × 6 × 4 / 100 = $1,200.

Question 4

If 'ARMY' is coded as 'BSOZ' by shifting each letter one position forward, how is 'NAVY' coded?

Accepted Answer

OBWZ

Answer

N→O, A→B, V→W, Y→Z, giving the code OBWZ.

Question 5

A military surplus store buys equipment for $800 and sells it for $1,000. What is the profit percentage?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

Profit = $200; profit percentage = (200 / 800) × 100 = 25%.

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