NUMERICAL REASONING
TEST 2
Worked Solutions
Question 1: D
The missing number in the series is 7654
Question 2: C
The most logical answer following from the pattern of numbers in the grid is 35
Question 3: B
Carton 1: 6 × 600 = 3,600 g (3.6 kg)
Carton 2: 12 × 200 = 2,400 g (2.4 kg)
3,600 + 2,400
= !3,000
2
Note the answer is not 3,000
Carton 1: 3,600 - 600 = 3,000
Carton 2: 2,400 + 600 =3,000
1 canned drink, which weighs 600 grams must be taken from the first carton and
added to the other, so both carry equal load i.e. 3 kg (3,000 grams)
Question 4: C
Refer to the completed grid below. The pattern can be found by
R S T U V W
Q 12 12 12 12 12
P 12 P Q R S
O 12 O 10 10 10
N 12 N 10 N O
M 12 M 10 M 8
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Question 31: D
The first step is to find out what percentage the remaining workers (85)
constitute:
Let x represent the percentage of workers who are 40 years or older (i.e. 85
workers)
60% < 35 years old
!
!"
= 4% = 35 years old
!
35 years old < !" = 2% < 40 years old
60% + 4% +2% + x = 100%
66% + x = 100%
x = 100% - 66%
x = 34%
The second step is to calculate how many workers (represented by y) constitute
4%
If 85 workers: 34%
Then y workers: 4%
y = 10 workers
Question 32: C
If 25% of the students at Westgate High were given prizes at the schools last
speech and prize giving day for good academic performance, the 180 that got no
prize represent 75% of students at Westgate High. If 180 students represent 75%
of the total number of students, then the total number of students (100%) at the
school must equal 240 given by: (100 × 180)/75 = 240
Question 33: B
Let x = blue candles, then (3/4) x = orange candles.
Remember the word “as” in this context refers to multiplication.
!
!
!x + x = 490
!
!
x = 490
x = (490 ×4)/7
x = 280
Question 34: A
Through trial and error you will find the following pattern: that each number is
divided by 6 to get the next. Therefore 120 ÷ 6 = 20
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Question 35: D
81, G
The answer here can best be found through observation and trial and error.
Numbers:
The amount added to subsequent numbers in the series reduced by 1 each time.
64+9 = 73
73+8 = 81
81+7= 88
88+6=94
The missing number is 81.
Alphabets:
The series alternates numerals with alphabets; with the alphabets it starts from the
letter ‘A’ and every other alphabet is skipped. The missing alphabet is ‘G’
Question 36: C
30 % of $70.70 = $21.21
$70.70 + $21.21 = $91.91
Question 37: D
Cost of smooth white sand:
! !"
6! × $300 = ! × $300 = $1,950
Cost of rough sand:
! !"
3! × $270 = ! × $270= $900
Total cost $2,850
!
What Anna must pay ! × $2,850 = $570
Question 38: C
Let b represent the number of brand new mini buses ordered.
20 – b represents the number of second-hand mini buses ordered.
8,000b + 3,500(20-b) = 106,000
8,000b + 70,000 – 3,500b = 106,000
4,500b + 70,000 = 106,000
4,500b = 106,000 – 70,000
!",!!!
b = !,!""
b=8
20-b: second hand buses ordered
20-8 = 12
Express Transport Company ordered 8 brand new mini buses and 12 second-hand
mini buses.
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