VEA Numerical Reasoning 2

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?

Accepted Answer

68

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$420

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

120

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

$48

Answer

$36 = 75% of original, so original = $36 ÷ 0.75 = $48.

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