PI - Cognitive Assessment Cognitive Assessment Numerical Word Problems 1

Question 1

A company's revenue grew from $80,000 to $100,000 over one year. What is the percentage increase in revenue?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

20%

Answer

15%

Answer

30%

Question 2

Pipe A fills a tank in 6 hours and Pipe B fills the same tank in 4 hours. If both pipes are opened simultaneously, how long will it take to fill the tank?

Accepted Answer

2 hours 24 minutes

Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

2 hours 30 minutes

Question 3

A car purchased for $20,000 depreciates by 15% each year. What is the car's value after 2 years?

Accepted Answer

$14,450

Answer

$15,000

Answer

$14,200

Answer

$13,600

Question 4

A triangle has a base of 12 cm and a height of 8 cm. A rectangle has the same area as the triangle. If the rectangle's length is 6 cm, what is its width?

Accepted Answer

8 cm

Answer

6 cm

Answer

10 cm

Answer

12 cm

Question 5

A store purchases items at $40 each and sells them at a 35% markup. What is the profit earned per item sold?

Accepted Answer

$14

Answer

$12

Answer

$16

Answer

$18

Question 6

Three colleagues share a $4,000 bonus in the ratio 2:3:5. How much does the person with the largest share receive?

Accepted Answer

$2,000

Answer

$1,000

Answer

$1,500

Answer

$2,500