PAX PAX Numerical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A bag of IV solution holds 1,000 mL and drips at 125 mL/hour. How many hours will it last?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

1,000 ÷ 125 = 8 hours.

Question 2

If a number is increased by 20% and the result is 84, what was the original number?

Accepted Answer

70

Answer

Let x be the original: 1.20x = 84, so x = 84 ÷ 1.20 = 70.

Question 3

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 36 and 48?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

The factors of 36 include 12 (36 = 12 × 3) and 12 also divides 48 (48 = 12 × 4), making 12 the GCF.

Question 4

A patient needs to take 3 tablets per day for 14 days. How many tablets are needed in total?

Accepted Answer

42

Answer

3 tablets × 14 days = 42 tablets.

Question 5

What is the value of 3³ + 4²?

Accepted Answer

43

Answer

3³ = 27 and 4² = 16; 27 + 16 = 43.

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