Senior Typist Exam Numerical Aptitude and Calculations

Question 1

A typist processes 240 invoices in 8 hours. What is the average number of invoices processed per hour?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$296.17

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$693.75

Answer

$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?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

95%

Answer

500 - 25 = 475 error-free pages; 475/500 × 100 = 95%.

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