Texas Civil Service Exam Arithmetic Reasoning 3

Question 1

A dispatcher handles 420 calls in a 6-hour shift. At this rate, how many calls will be handled in a 10-hour shift?

Accepted Answer

700

Answer

420 ÷ 6 = 70 calls per hour; 70 × 10 = 700 calls.

Question 2

A government office orders supplies costing $340. If there is a 15% discount, what is the final cost?

Accepted Answer

$289

Answer

$340 × 0.15 = $51 discount; $340 − $51 = $289.

Question 3

A city employee earns $55,200 per year. What is the monthly gross salary?

Accepted Answer

$4,600

Answer

$55,200 ÷ 12 = $4,600 per month.

Question 4

A police precinct has 48 officers. If 25% are on leave, how many officers are currently on duty?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

48 × 0.25 = 12 on leave; 48 − 12 = 36 on duty.

Question 5

A property is assessed at $185,000. The tax rate is 2.5%. How much is owed in property taxes?

Accepted Answer

$4,625

Answer

$185,000 × 0.025 = $4,625.

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