Psychometric Test Numerical Reasoning 3

Question 1

A company's revenue rose from $200,000 to $250,000. What was the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

The $50,000 increase divided by $200,000 equals 25%.

Question 2

What is 15% of 15% of 400?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

15% of 400 is 60, and 15% of 60 is 9.

Question 3

A train leaves at 09:45 and arrives at 13:20. How long is the journey?

Accepted Answer

3 hr 35 min

Answer

From 09:45 to 13:20 is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Question 4

The ratio of cats to dogs in a shelter is 3:5. If there are 24 cats, how many dogs are there?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

Each ratio unit equals 8 cats, so 5 units equal 40 dogs.

Question 5

A $1,200 deposit earns 5% simple interest per year. How much interest is earned in 3 years?

Accepted Answer

$180

Answer

Annual interest is $60, and over 3 years that totals $180.

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