NYC NYC Civil Service Mathematical Reasoning and Number Facility Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A city clerk processes 144 permit applications over an 8-hour shift. If she processes them at a constant rate, how many applications does she process in 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

144 ÷ 8 = 18 applications per hour; 18 × 3 = 54 — wait, 18 × 3 = 54, but 144/8=18 and 18×3=54, so the correct answer is 54.

Question 2

A department budget of $480,000 is divided equally among 6 divisions. How much does each division receive?

Accepted Answer

$80,000

Answer

$480,000 ÷ 6 = $80,000 per division.

Question 3

A civil service applicant scored 72, 85, 91, and 78 on four sections of an exam. What is the average score across all four sections?

Accepted Answer

81.5

Answer

(72 + 85 + 91 + 78) ÷ 4 = 326 ÷ 4 = 81.5.

Question 4

An inspector completes 5 building inspections every 2 days. At this rate, how many inspections will she complete in 14 days?

Accepted Answer

35

Answer

5 inspections per 2 days = 2.5 per day; 2.5 × 14 = 35 inspections.

Question 5

A supply order costs $3,750 before a 12% discount. What is the final cost after the discount?

Accepted Answer

$3,300

Answer

12% of $3,750 = $450; $3,750 − $450 = $3,300.

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NYC NYC Civil Service Mathematical Reasoning and Number Facility Questions and Answers 2