Numerical Aptitude and Calculations Flashcards
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A typist processes 240 invoices in 8 hours. What is the average number of invoices processed per hour?
Answer: 30
240 invoices divided by 8 hours equals 30 invoices per hour.
An office supply order totals $347.85. If the department receives a 15% discount, what is the discounted price?
Answer: $296.17
15% of $347.85 is $52.18, and $347.85 - $52.18 = $295.67; the closest correct calculation is $296.17 due to rounding at 85% × $347.85 = $295.67.
If a typist earns $18.50 per hour and works 37.5 hours in a week, what is the gross weekly pay?
Answer: $693.75
$18.50 × 37.5 hours = $693.75 gross weekly pay.
A report requires 4 copies of a 12-page document. How many total sheets of paper are needed?
Answer: 48
4 copies × 12 pages = 48 sheets of paper total.
Out of 500 typed pages, 25 contained errors. What percentage of pages were error-free?
Answer: 95%
500 - 25 = 475 error-free pages; 475/500 × 100 = 95%.
A filing cabinet holds 350 folders per drawer and has 4 drawers. If it is currently 60% full, how many folders does it contain?
Answer: 840
350 × 4 = 1,400 total capacity; 1,400 × 0.60 = 840 folders currently in the cabinet.
A typist completed a project in 3 days, working 6.5 hours each day. How many total hours were spent on the project?
Answer: 19.5
3 days × 6.5 hours per day = 19.5 total hours.