PAX PAX Numerical Reasoning 3

Question 1

Convert 3/8 to a decimal.

Accepted Answer

0.375

Answer

3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.

Question 2

If x − 7 = 15, what is x?

Accepted Answer

22

Answer

x = 15 + 7 = 22.

Question 3

A clinic sees 48 patients per day. At this rate, how many patients are seen in a 6-day work week?

Accepted Answer

288

Answer

48 × 6 = 288 patients.

Question 4

Which fraction is largest: 2/3, 3/5, 5/8, or 7/12?

Accepted Answer

2/3

Answer

Converting to decimals: 2/3 ≈ 0.667, 3/5 = 0.600, 5/8 = 0.625, 7/12 ≈ 0.583, so 2/3 is largest.

Question 5

What is 5/6 × 3/10?

Accepted Answer

1/4

Answer

5/6 × 3/10 = 15/60 = 1/4.

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