PSEE Arithmetic Reasoning 3

Question 1

A public service office has 320 files to be archived. Two clerks can archive 40 files per hour together. How long will it take them?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

320 ÷ 40 = 8 hours.

Question 2

A region has 15,000 registered voters. Turnout is 62%. How many voters turned out?

Accepted Answer

9,300

Answer

15,000 × 0.62 = 9,300.

Question 3

A government vehicle travels 420 km on 35 litres of fuel. What is the fuel efficiency in km per litre?

Accepted Answer

12 km/L

Answer

420 ÷ 35 = 12 km per litre.

Question 4

An office supply order includes 100 pens at $2 each, 50 reams of paper at $8 each, and 80 folders at $1.50 each. What is the total cost?

Accepted Answer

$720

Answer

Pens: 100×$2=$200. Paper: 50×$8=$400. Folders: 80×$1.50=$120. Total: $200+$400+$120=$720.

Question 5

If inflation increases the cost of a service from $850 to $918, what is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

8%

Answer

($918 − $850) / $850 × 100 = $68 / $850 × 100 = 8%.

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