Numerical Aptitude and Calculations Flashcards
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A report is 28 pages long. If each page contains approximately 350 words, what is the total word count of the report?
Answer: 9,800
28 pages × 350 words per page = 9,800 words total.
Three typists complete a project. Typist A typed 32%, Typist B typed 45%, and Typist C typed the remainder. What percentage did Typist C type?
Answer: 23%
32% + 45% = 77%; 100% - 77% = 23% for Typist C.
A clerk receives a $1,450 monthly salary. If the employee receives a 4% raise, what is the new monthly salary?
Answer: $1,508.00
$1,450 × 0.04 = $58.00 raise; $1,450 + $58 = $1,508.00 new salary.
If 1 inch on a scaled diagram equals 12 feet, how many inches represent 84 feet?
Answer: 7
84 feet ÷ 12 feet per inch = 7 inches on the diagram.
A typist earns overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate of $16.00/hour. What is the overtime hourly rate?
Answer: $24.00
$16.00 × 1.5 = $24.00 per hour for overtime.
An office mail log shows 315 pieces received on Monday, 278 on Tuesday, and 294 on Wednesday. What is the total for the three days?
Answer: 887
315 + 278 + 294 = 887 total pieces of mail over three days.
A typist needs to type 900 words and can type 60 words per minute. How many minutes will the task take?
Answer: 15
900 words ÷ 60 words per minute = 15 minutes to complete the task.