TMU Numerical Reasoning 3

Question 1

In a survey of 200 students, 45% prefer online learning. How many prefer traditional in-person learning?

Accepted Answer

110

Answer

45% of 200 = 90 prefer online, so 200 − 90 = 110 prefer in-person.

Question 2

If the price of a textbook increased from $60 to $75, what is the percentage increase?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

Increase = $15; percentage = (15 ÷ 60) × 100 = 25%.

Question 3

A container holds 3.5 liters. If 1.75 liters is used, what fraction of the container remains?

Accepted Answer

1/2

Answer

1.75 liters remains out of 3.5 liters, which simplifies to 1/2.

Question 4

If x/4 = 6, what is the value of x + 3?

Accepted Answer

27

Answer

x = 6 × 4 = 24, and 24 + 3 = 27.

Question 5

Monthly sales figures are: Jan=$4,000, Feb=$5,500, Mar=$3,500, Apr=$6,000. What is the average monthly sales?

Accepted Answer

$4,750

Answer

Total = $19,000; average = $19,000 ÷ 4 = $4,750.

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