Senior Typist Exam Numerical Aptitude and Calculations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A typist processes 240 invoices in 8 hours. What is the average number of invoices processed per hour?
- 24
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 32
- 36
Correct answer: 30
240 invoices divided by 8 hours equals 30 invoices per hour.
Question 2: An office supply order totals $347.85. If the department receives a 15% discount, what is the discounted price?
- $295.67
- $296.17 (Correct answer)
- $298.37
- $300.00
Correct 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.
Question 3: If a typist earns $18.50 per hour and works 37.5 hours in a week, what is the gross weekly pay?
- $675.00
- $693.75 (Correct answer)
- $703.25
- $712.50
Correct answer: $693.75
$18.50 × 37.5 hours = $693.75 gross weekly pay.
Question 4: A report requires 4 copies of a 12-page document. How many total sheets of paper are needed?
- 16
- 36
- 48 (Correct answer)
- 52
Correct answer: 48
4 copies × 12 pages = 48 sheets of paper total.
Question 5: Out of 500 typed pages, 25 contained errors. What percentage of pages were error-free?
- 90%
- 92%
- 95% (Correct answer)
- 97%
Correct answer: 95%
500 - 25 = 475 error-free pages; 475/500 × 100 = 95%.
Question 6: A filing cabinet holds 350 folders per drawer and has 4 drawers. If it is currently 60% full, how many folders does it contain?
- 756
- 840 (Correct answer)
- 896
- 952
Correct answer: 840
350 × 4 = 1,400 total capacity; 1,400 × 0.60 = 840 folders currently in the cabinet.
Question 7: A typist completed a project in 3 days, working 6.5 hours each day. How many total hours were spent on the project?
- 18.5
- 19
- 19.5 (Correct answer)
- 20
Correct answer: 19.5
3 days × 6.5 hours per day = 19.5 total hours.
Senior Typist Exam Numerical Aptitude and Calculations 1
A typist processes 240 invoices in 8 hours.
What is the average number of invoices processed per hour?