PZ

PZ Numerical Ability Test

Sample Solution

Instructions

This Numerical reasoning test comprises 5 questions, and you will have
5 minutes in which to correctly answer as many as you can.

Calculators are permitted for this test, and it is recommended you have some
rough paper to work on.

You will have to work quickly and accurately to perform well in this test. If you
don't know the answer to a question, leave it and come back to it if you have time.

You can submit your test at any time. If the time limit is up before you click
submit the test will automatically be submitted with the answers you have
selected. It is recommended to keep working until the time limit is up.

Try to find a time and place where you will not be interrupted during the test.
When you are ready, begin the test.

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1.

The weights, in kilometers, of five students are 48, 56, 61, 52, and 75. If 1
kilometer = 2.2 ponds, how many of the students weight over 120 pounds?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5

Answer is C

Explanation

Set up a proportion:

= . Then 2.2x = 120 x= = 54.54….

Therefore, the 3 students weighing more than 120 pounds are 3 who weigh more
than 54.54 kilograms.

**Quickly multiply by 2.2: 56 × 2.2 = 123.2, so 56, 57 and 61 kilograms are

weights are less.

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2.

From 1980 to 1990, the value of a share of stock of XYZ Corporation doubled
every year. If in 1990 a share of the stock was worth $80, in what year was it
worth $10?

A. 1984
B. 1985
C. 1986
D. 1987
E. 1988

Answer is D

Explanation

Since the value of a share doubled every year, each year it worth half as much as
the following year. In 1990 a share was worth $80, so in 1989 it was worth half as
much, or $40; in 1988 it was worth $20, and in 1987 it was worth $10.

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3.

If the circumference of a circle is equal to the perimeter of a square whose sides

are , what is the radius of the circle?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D.
E. 2

Answer is B

Explanation

If each side of the square is , then its perimeter is 4 . Since the circumference of
the circle is equal to the perimeter of the square, C = 4 . But C = 2 = 4 r=
2.

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4. How many jobs are cut in the Manchester and London offices?

A. 400

B. 410

C. 420

D. 430

E. 440

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Step 1 – calculate the Manchester job cuts

(2,121 + 642) x 8 / 100 = 221
Step 2 – calculate the London job cuts
(1,361 + 729) x 10 / 100 = 209
Step 3 – calculate the total
221 + 209 = 430
Thus the correct answer is (D), 403

5. What would have been the value of the additional London sales if all those
units produced in January - including those sold at a reduced price - were sold at
full price?

A. £15,760

B. £16,760

C. £42,795

D. £44,345

E. £44,435

Step 1 –Calculate sales total

9,200 x 5.5 = 50,600
Step 2 – Calculate the previous sales
At reduced price: 820 x 3.75 = 3,075
At sales price: 860 x 5.5 = 4,730
Step 3 – Calculate the difference in sales that represents the
additional sales made
50,600 - 4,730 – 3,075 = 42,795
Thus the correct answer is (E), 42,795

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