Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) Flashcards
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A department has 320 staff. If 15% are on secondment, how many remain in post?
Answer: 272
15% of 320 = 48. Staff remaining = 320 − 48 = 272.
Which word is most similar in meaning to 'DILIGENT'?
Answer: Hardworking
Diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Which statement is a logical conclusion from: 'All Fast Streamers attend induction. Sam attended induction.'?
Answer: Sam may or may not be a Fast Streamer
Just because all Fast Streamers attend induction does not mean everyone who attends induction is a Fast Streamer. Sam's attendance is consistent with being a Fast Streamer but does not confirm it.
A spreadsheet shows costs of £14,500, £9,800, £12,300 and £7,400. What is the total?
Answer: £44,000
14,500 + 9,800 = 24,300. 24,300 + 12,300 = 36,600. 36,600 + 7,400 = £44,000.
Choose the most appropriate word: 'The new regulation will ___ the existing law rather than replace it.'
Answer: Supplement
Supplement means to add to something to enhance or complete it. The sentence says the regulation works alongside, not against or instead of, the existing law.
If a number is decreased by 20% and the result is 160, what was the original number?
Answer: 200
80% of original = 160, so original = 160 ÷ 0.8 = 200.