Psychometric Test Numerical Reasoning 4

Question 1

A map scale is 1:50,000. Two towns are 6 cm apart on the map. How far apart are they in reality?

Accepted Answer

3 km

Answer

6 cm times 50,000 equals 300,000 cm, which is 3 km.

Question 2

An item costs $48 after a 20% discount. What was the original price?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

$48 represents 80% of the original, so $48 divided by 0.80 equals $60.

Question 3

A tank holds 600 liters and is filled at 25 liters per minute. How long to fill it completely?

Accepted Answer

24 min

Answer

600 divided by 25 equals 24 minutes.

Question 4

In a class of 40 students, 60% passed an exam. How many students failed?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

60% passed means 40% failed, and 40% of 40 is 16.

Question 5

A shirt is marked up 30% from a cost of $40. What is the selling price?

Accepted Answer

$52

Answer

30% of $40 is $12, so the selling price is $52.

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