Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Test Time, Speed and Logical Numerical Reasoning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A train travels 240 miles at an average speed of 80 mph. How long does the journey take?
- 3 hours (Correct answer)
- 2 hours
- 4 hours
- 2.5 hours
Correct answer: 3 hours
Time = Distance ÷ Speed = 240 ÷ 80 = 3 hours.
Question 2: A meeting starts at 09:45 and lasts 2 hours 35 minutes. When does it end?
- 12:20 (Correct answer)
- 12:10
- 12:30
- 12:15
Correct answer: 12:20
09:45 + 2 hours = 11:45. 11:45 + 35 minutes = 12:20.
Question 3: A car travels at 60 mph for 2.5 hours. How far does it travel?
- 150 miles (Correct answer)
- 120 miles
- 160 miles
- 140 miles
Correct answer: 150 miles
Distance = Speed × Time = 60 × 2.5 = 150 miles.
Question 4: A worker takes 45 minutes to complete one report. How many reports can they complete in a 7.5-hour day?
- 10 (Correct answer)
- 8
- 9
- 12
Correct answer: 10
7.5 hours = 450 minutes. 450 ÷ 45 = 10 reports.
Question 5: A bus leaves at 08:20 and arrives at 10:05. How long is the journey?
- 1 hour 45 minutes (Correct answer)
- 1 hour 35 minutes
- 2 hours
- 1 hour 55 minutes
Correct answer: 1 hour 45 minutes
From 08:20 to 10:05: 1 hour 45 minutes.
Question 6: A cyclist travels 36 km in 1.5 hours. What is their average speed?
- 24 km/h (Correct answer)
- 18 km/h
- 27 km/h
- 30 km/h
Correct answer: 24 km/h
Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 36 ÷ 1.5 = 24 km/h.
Civil Service Numerical Reasoning Test Time, Speed and Logical Numerical Reasoning 1
A train travels 240 miles at an average speed of 80 mph.
How long does the journey take?