Revelian Test Numerical Reasoning Word Problems 5

Question 1

A flight has 200 seats: 20% are business class and the rest economy. If 90% of economy and 75% of business seats are sold, how many seats are sold in total?

Accepted Answer

174

Answer

Business = 40 seats; economy = 160; sold = 40×0.75 + 160×0.90 = 30 + 144 = 174.

Question 2

A company spends 35% of its $800,000 budget on salaries, 25% on operations, and saves the rest. How much is saved?

Accepted Answer

$320,000

Answer

Spent = 60%; saved = 40% of $800,000 = $320,000.

Question 3

A car depreciates 15% per year. If it is worth $34,000 today, what will it be worth in 2 years?

Accepted Answer

$24,565

Answer

After year 1: $34,000 × 0.85 = $28,900; after year 2: $28,900 × 0.85 = $24,565.

Question 4

Three workers can paint a house in 6 days. How many days would it take 2 workers at the same individual rate?

Accepted Answer

9 days

Answer

Total work = 3 × 6 = 18 worker-days; with 2 workers: 18 ÷ 2 = 9 days.

Question 5

A store buys goods for $450 and sells them for $585. What is the profit margin as a percentage of the selling price?

Accepted Answer

23.1%

Answer

Profit = $585 − $450 = $135; margin = ($135 ÷ $585) × 100 = 23.1%.

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Revelian Test Numerical Reasoning Word Problems 5