Arithmetic Reasoning Flashcards
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A dispatcher handles 420 calls in a 6-hour shift. At this rate, how many calls will be handled in a 10-hour shift?
Answer: 700
420 ÷ 6 = 70 calls per hour; 70 × 10 = 700 calls.
A government office orders supplies costing $340. If there is a 15% discount, what is the final cost?
Answer: $289
$340 × 0.15 = $51 discount; $340 − $51 = $289.
A city employee earns $55,200 per year. What is the monthly gross salary?
Answer: $4,600
$55,200 ÷ 12 = $4,600 per month.
A police precinct has 48 officers. If 25% are on leave, how many officers are currently on duty?
Answer: 36
48 × 0.25 = 12 on leave; 48 − 12 = 36 on duty.
A property is assessed at $185,000. The tax rate is 2.5%. How much is owed in property taxes?
Answer: $4,625
$185,000 × 0.025 = $4,625.
A civil engineer estimates a project will take 9 months. If it starts 2 months late, in what month of the year will it finish if it originally was to start in January?
Answer: December
Original start January, late start March; March + 9 months = December.
A records office files 24 documents per hour. How many documents are filed in a 7.5-hour workday?
Answer: 180
24 × 7.5 = 180 documents.