Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) Flashcards
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Which word is the odd one out: INFER, DEDUCE, CONCLUDE, ASSERT?
Answer: Assert
Infer, deduce and conclude all involve reaching a judgement based on evidence. Assert means to state something confidently without necessarily having evidence.
Department A processes 450 applications per week. Department B processes 30% more. How many does B process?
Answer: 585
30% of 450 = 135. Department B = 450 + 135 = 585.
Complete the analogy: POLICY is to GOVERNMENT as CURRICULUM is to ___
Answer: School
A government produces and implements policy; a school produces and implements a curriculum. Both are the governing framework for their respective institutions.
A graph shows staffing levels: 2020=1,200, 2021=1,080, 2022=972. What is the pattern?
Answer: 10% decrease each year
1,200 × 0.9 = 1,080 and 1,080 × 0.9 = 972. This is a 10% reduction each year.
Which word best means 'easily led or influenced'?
Answer: Malleable
Malleable literally means able to be shaped. Figuratively it means easily influenced or adaptable, which fits the definition given.
If a project costs £85,000 and comes in 12% under budget, what was the original budget?
Answer: £96,590.91
85,000 = 88% of budget. Budget = 85,000 ÷ 0.88 = £96,590.91 (to 2 d.p.).