How to Pass Numerical Reasoning (43 page)

Q1
Approximately how many people eligible to vote in the 1994 election did not turn out in Bishopton?

a) 4,000

b) 7,500

c) 10,000

d) 12,500

e) 14,000

Q2
What percentage of total eligible adults in the 18–24 age category turned out to vote in Thundersley?

a) 3.8%

b) 6%

c) 9.5%

d) 12.8%

e) 15%

Q3
The 35–44 age group is reclassified in Chudleigh. As a result, 4% of the existing 35–44 age group are reclassified. How many people in Chudleigh does this affect?

a) 98

b) 144

c) 320

d) 450

e) 480

Q4
The number of voting adults in the 56–74 category as a proportion of all adults eligible to vote was greatest in which constituency?

a) Runneymede

b) Chudleigh

c) Bishopton

d) Thundersley

e) Cannot tell

7 Mobile phone sales

Figure 6.2

Q1
Approximately what percentage of all TX-15 sales were made to females?

a) 12.5%

b) 31%

c) 50%

d) 66.6%

e) 80%

Q2
Which make of mobile phone has the lowest ratio of male to female sales?

a) TX-15

b) SU24

c) MK-A1

d) T44

e) TX-12

Q3
Approximately how many of the TX-12 buyers are in the 35–49 age range?

a) 28

b) 32

c) 48

d) 85

e) 96

Q4
In 2002, sales projections indicate that sales of MK-A1 mobile phones will decline by 20%. Sales made to males and females are projected to decline proportionately. How many MK-A1 are predicted to be sold to females in 2002?

a) 82

b) 86

c) 96

d) 104

e) 112

8 Adult television viewing hours

TABLE 6.6
Adult viewing preferences (%)

Q1
What was the approximate average weekly viewing time for females watching the BBC in 1984?

a) 2 hours 20 minutes

b) 88 minutes

c) 1 hour 15 minutes

d) 45 minutes

e) Cannot tell

Q2
In which year was the ratio of male to female average viewing time the lowest?

a) 1984

b) 1985

c) 1986

d) 1987

e) 1988

Q3
What was the approximate total average female viewing time in 1983, if the average female viewing time declined by 15% between 1983 and 1984?

a) 9.5 hours

b) 9.7 hours

c) 10.0 hours

d) 10.5 hours

e) 11.0 hours

Q4
Approximately how many more men than women on average watched television on Mondays in 1987?

a) 16

b) 6

c) 84

d) 96

e) Cannot tell

9 McCoopers Consultancy New York Office

Figure 6.3

Q1
Which group had the lowest ratio of job offers to applicants in 1999?

a) MBA

b) Industry specialists

c) Other consultancies

d) Academia

Q2
Which group showed the largest percentage change in applications between 1999 and 2000?

a) MBA

b) Industry specialists

c) Other consultancies

d) Academia

Q3
Of those MBA postgraduates who were made an offer of employment in 2000, how many were financial services specialists?

a) 16

b) 21

c) 30

d) 32

Q4
In which of the following groups was the greatest number of job offers made per applicant?

a) MBA 2000

b) Other consultancies 1999

c) Other consultancies 2000

d) Academia 2000

10 Consultancy rates

TABLE 6.7
Hirst Consulting charge-out costs

Consultants from Hirst Consulting charge their clients a fixed daily rate for an 8-hour day and expenses according to the consultant’s agreed contract. Where applicable, overtime is charged at 50% of the pro rata hourly rate and 1 hour pro rata standard rate is charged for daily travel, regardless of the distance or time travelled. Consultants may claim 8 p per mile from Hirst Consulting for petrol expenses and do not charge the client for this cost.

Q1
What is the approximate cost to the client to have Clancy and Osborne on site for a 5-day project, where Clancy works an average 9.5 hours per day and Osborne works the minimum 8 hours per day?

a) 2,800

b) 3,200

c) 3,600

d) 4,000

e) Cannot tell

Q2
Mellor is on the client site for 22 days in January and February. How much does he charge to Hirst Consulting for petrol?

a) £154

b) £142.50

c) £123.20

d) £112.60

e) Cannot tell

Q3
Following a promotion, Smith’s daily rate increases by 15%. How much extra will the client have to pay per day to have Smith on the project following the increase?

a) £460

b) £400

c) £120

d) £60

e) Cannot tell

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