Numerical Reasoning Flashcards
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A warehouse receives 240 packages on Monday and ships out 35% of them. How many packages remain?
Answer: 156
35% of 240 is 84, so 240 − 84 = 156 packages remain.
An employee earns $18.50 per hour and works 37.5 hours in a week. What is the gross pay?
Answer: $693.75
18.50 × 37.5 = $693.75 gross pay for the week.
A store marks up a $45 item by 20% and then offers a 10% discount. What is the final price?
Answer: $48.60
$45 × 1.20 = $54, then $54 × 0.90 = $48.60 final price.
If a team completes 1/4 of a project on Day 1 and 3/8 on Day 2, what fraction remains?
Answer: 3/8
1/4 + 3/8 = 2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8 done, so 1 − 5/8 = 3/8 remains.
A delivery route covers 312 miles. If the driver averages 52 mph, how long does the route take?
Answer: 6 hours
312 ÷ 52 = 6 hours for the route.
Sales increased from $80,000 to $100,000. What is the percentage increase?
Answer: 25%
(100,000 − 80,000) / 80,000 × 100 = 25% increase.
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