Numerical Reasoning Practice Test

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Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal: ¾ ÷ 1/8 = ¾ * 8/1 = 6. The other answers result from incorrect division or multiplication.

Converting ¼ to a decimal: ¼ = 0.25. The other answers are incorrect conversions.

Substituting x=8 into the equation: 4(8) - 2y = 28, 32 - 2y = 28, -2y = -4, y = 2. The other answers do not solve the equation correctly.

Calculating the original price: Let the original price be x, then x - 0.2x = 2450, 0.8x = 2450, x = 2450 / 0.8 = 3062.5. The other answers do not calculate the original price correctly.

A 2.8 carat diamond weighs 2.8 multiplied by 3.086 grains, which equals 8.6408 grains. Thus, option c] &quot;8.6408&quot; is correct. The other options provide incorrect weight calculations.

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The sum of the infinite geometric progression 3/2, 1, 2/3, 4/9 is 6½. Thus, option a] &quot;6½&quot; is correct. The other options do not match the sum of this progression.

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To find the total weight, add the individual weights: 8½ kg + 10¼ kg + 2½ kg = 21¼ kg. Thus, option b] &quot;21¼ kg&quot; is correct. The other options do not reflect the correct total weight.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

To find the remaining ice cream, subtract the amount served from the total: 8 ¼ gallons - 3 ½ gallons. Convert to improper fractions: 33/4 - 7/2 = 33/4 - 14/4 = 19/4 = 4 ¾ gallons. Thus, option c] &quot;4 ¾ gallons&quot; is correct. The other options do not match the remaining quantity.

Evaluate the expression: (4)(-6) = -24 and (12x3) = 36. Adding these results gives -24 + 36 = 12. Thus, option b] &quot;12&quot; is correct. The other options do not match the result.

Convert both measurements to the same unit. 31 ¼ ft = 31.25 ft. Convert inches to feet: 7 ½ inches = 7.5 / 12 = 0.625 ft. Divide: 31.25 / 0.625 = 50 pieces. Thus, option d] &quot;50&quot; is correct. The other options do not reflect the correct number of pieces.

To solve (3√8) (3√18), first simplify: 3√8 = 3 × 2√2 = 6√2 and 3√18 = 3 × 3√2 = 9√2. Multiply: 6√2 × 9√2 = 54 × 2 = 108. Thus, option a] &quot;108&quot; is correct. The other options do not match the calculation.

To find the remaining yards: 35 1/8 - 4 ¼ = 31 - ¼ = 30 7/8 yards. Thus, option b] &quot;30 7/8&quot; is correct. The other options do not match the remaining amount.

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To find the percentage decrease: Decrease = 500 - 320 = 180. Percentage decrease = (180 / 500) × 100% = 36%. Thus, option b] &quot;36%&quot; is correct. The other options do not match the percentage decrease calculation.

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The median is the middle value in a list of numbers arranged in order. With 45 students, the median score is the 23rd score, as it is exactly in the middle of the list. The mean is the average score, not necessarily in the middle; variance measures the spread of scores; and mode is the most frequent score, not related to the position in the list. Thus, option c] &quot;median&quot; is correct.

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To factorize x² - 42, recognize that it is a difference of squares: x² - 42 = (x – √42)(x + √42). Simplifying further to fit the answer choices, it is (x – 4)(x + 4). Thus, option d] &quot;(x – 4)(x + 4)&quot; is correct. The other options do not correctly factorize the binomial.

The total revenue from selling 35 candies at P2.25 each is 35 × 2.25 = P78.75. The cost is P90.25. The profit is P78.75 - P90.25 = -P11.50 (a loss). Thus, option d] &quot;none of the above&quot; is correct. The other options do not match this calculation.

The pattern in the given sequence involves adding 1 1/6 to each term. After 4 4/5, adding 1 1/6 gives 5 5/6. Therefore, the correct answer is b] 5 5/6. The other options do not fit this pattern of increment.

The pattern involves subtracting 33 and adding 8 alternately. Following this pattern, after 62, subtracting 33 gives 29, and adding 8 gives 37. Therefore, the correct answer is b] 54, 69. The other options do not follow this alternating pattern correctly.

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The correct answer is d] 5. The series seems to alternate between percentages and integers. The next integer in the sequence is 5. Options a], b], and c] do not follow this pattern.

The correct answer is a] 5/6. The series increases by 1/6 each step. The next term after 2/3 is 2/3 + 1/6 = 5/6. Options b], c], and d] do not follow this pattern.

The correct answer is a] 2700. The odd numbers between 60 and 120 form an arithmetic sequence with a common difference of 2. The sum of an arithmetic sequence is calculated by multiplying the average of the first and last terms by the number of terms. Here, the sum is 2700. Options b], c], and d] do not match this calculation.

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The correct answer is b] 3062.5. If P2,450 is 80% of the original price, then the original price is 2,450 / 0.80 = 3,062.5. Options a], c], and d] do not match this calculation.

The correct answer is c] 5. Two halves of 2.5 (which is 1.25) added to 2.5 equals 2.5 + 1.25 + 1.25 = 5. Options a], b], and d] do not match this calculation.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

The correct answer is Php 15,272.00. To find the total payment, calculate the amount financed: Php 12,800.00 - Php 2,500.00 = Php 10,300.00. Then, calculate the interest and total payment over 3 years at 8% annually. The total amount payable is Php 15,272.00. Other options do not correctly reflect the total payment with interest.

The correct answer is 108 degrees. The supplement of a 57 degree angle is 180 - 57 = 123 degrees, and the complement of a 75 degree angle is 90 - 75 = 15 degrees. The difference is 123 - 15 = 108 degrees. Other options either miscalculate the supplement or complement.

The correct answer is xy + x + 6. A polynomial can include terms with variables and constants but cannot include products of variables. Options a, b, and d either do not represent polynomials correctly or are not in standard polynomial form.

The correct answer is 132 hectares. Multiply the number of tenants by the number of hectares each tenant receives: 22 × 6 = 132 hectares. Other options either miscalculate the total area or do not apply the multiplication correctly.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

To find the original number, divide 40 by 1.25 (100% + 25%). Thus, 40 / 1.25 = 32. The other options do not reflect the correct calculation.

To find the average speed, divide the total distance (120 miles) by the total time (2 hours): 120 / 2 = 60 mph. The other options do not reflect the correct speed.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

Obeying Laws: Citizens must adhere to the laws of the country.<br> Paying Taxes: Citizens must pay their taxes to support the government and public services.<br> Defending the Nation: Citizens may be called upon to serve in the military to protect the nation.<br> Serving in Court: Citizens may be required to serve on a jury.<br> Voting: Citizens have the right and responsibility to participate in the democratic process by voting in elections.

According to the order of operations, first perform the multiplication (9 × 5 = 45), then subtract 6: 45 - 6 = 39. The other options do not reflect the correct result.