VEA Numerical Reasoning 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A shipment of 480 units is split equally among 6 locations. Each location then returns 12 units. How many units remain at each location?
- 68 (Correct answer)
- 72
- 60
- 80
Correct answer: 68
480 ÷ 6 = 80 per location, then 80 − 12 = 68 units remain.
Question 2: An office supply budget is $1,200. If 65% has been spent, how much is left?
- $420 (Correct answer)
- $780
- $480
- $360
Correct answer: $420
65% of $1,200 = $780 spent, so $1,200 − $780 = $420 remaining.
Question 3: A number increased by 15% equals 138. What is the original number?
- 120 (Correct answer)
- 115
- 125
- 130
Correct answer: 120
x × 1.15 = 138, so x = 138 ÷ 1.15 = 120.
Question 4: Three workers complete a task in 12 days. How many days would it take 4 workers at the same rate?
- 9 (Correct answer)
- 8
- 10
- 6
Correct answer: 9
Total work = 3 × 12 = 36 worker-days; 36 ÷ 4 = 9 days.
Question 5: A product costs $36 after a 25% discount. What was the original price?
- $48 (Correct answer)
- $45
- $54
- $42
Correct answer: $48
$36 = 75% of original, so original = $36 ÷ 0.75 = $48.
Question 6: If 5 printers print 500 pages in 10 minutes, how many pages do 3 printers print in 10 minutes?
- 300 (Correct answer)
- 250
- 350
- 200
Correct answer: 300
Each printer prints 100 pages in 10 minutes; 3 × 100 = 300 pages.
VEA Numerical Reasoning 2
A shipment of 480 units is split equally among 6 locations.
Each location then returns 12 units.
How many units remain at each location?