Answers And Explanations To JTP's Free SHL-Style Numerical R

Answers and Explanations to JTP's Free SHL-style Numerical Reasoning Test

Below are detailed answers and explanations for a series of practice questions resembling those found in CEB’s SHL-style numerical reasoning tests. These questions aim to assess numerical analysis, proportional reasoning, algebra, and problem-solving skills. Carefully reviewing these solutions provides insight into effective strategies to approach similar test questions, improving your likelihood of success in assessment scenarios.

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The first question involves calculating the proportion of scores below or equal to 50 for ISP5 based on given data. The approach requires summing the scores below or equal to 50 and dividing by the total number of survey scores for ISP5. The calculation is:

Proportion = (Number of scores ≤ 50) / (Total scores) x 100 = (112) / (112 + 254 + 785 + 389) x 100 = (112) / (1540) x 100 ≈ 7.2%. This corresponds to answer choice (E).

The second question asks which ISP had the lowest percentage of scores of 86 and above. To find this, we calculate the percentage of scores of 86+ for each ISP using:

Percentage = (Number of scores ≥ 86) / (Total scores) x 100. For ISP3, this is (75 / 1,437) x 100 ≈ 5.2%. The lowest percentage is at ISP3, making answer (C) correct.

Question three seeks the ratio of scores above 50 and below 86 to the total scores in the survey. Summing scores in the 51–85 range across all ISPs yields a total, and summing scores in the 50 and below plus 86 and above ranges gives total scores. The approach involves adding the relevant data points to compute the ratio:

Sum scores between 51–85: 398+387+586+892+254+1056+854+687+452+785 = 6,351.

Sum remaining categories: 256+226+89+25+112+458+470+75+124+389 = 2,228. Total scores sum to 8,579.

Thus, ratio = 6,351 : 2,228 ≈ 1 : 0.35, which simplifies to approximately 1:1.35, corresponding to option (C).

Question four involves algebraic problem solving based on the cost relationships among sandwiches, pastries, and coffees. By defining variables (S for sandwiches, P for pastries, C for coffees), and using the provided equations, we formulate:

3S + 2P + 4C = 4S + P + 2C. Simplifying yields P + 2C = S + C. Given P + 2C = 4 and two other equations, substitution provides P = 2. Therefore, one pastry costs £2, answer (B).

Question five involves calculating percentage change in profit per unit when a discount is applied. The initial profit per unit is £19.16. Applying a 12.5% discount reduces sale price to 87.5% of original, to £30.8875. The new profit per unit is £30.8875 - costs. Since total costs are derived by subtracting profit from sale price, calculations show that the profit decreases proportionally, leading to an approximate 23% reduction, answer (C).

Question six asks for the minimum number of Ramon 2 units to match profit from Ramon 1 sales after a 13% increase. The increased profit per Ramon 1 unit is £38.2844, and total profit for 25 units is £957.11. Dividing this by Ramon 2's profit per unit (£38.8) yields approximately 24.66 units, rounded up to 25 units, answer (C).

Question seven compares calibration costs relative to total costs across product lines. Calculations involve dividing the calibration cost by total cost per unit. The product with the highest ratio is Houston AA with 0.75 / (39.2 - 19.55) ≈ 0.038, making answer (B).

Question eight entails maximizing the number of pens purchasable within a £300 budget, considering the purchase conditions and discounts. The problem simplifies to calculating the maximum number of units, adhering to constraints: Buying more packages of pencils than pens, and purchasing one box of paper for each package of pen or pencils. By analyzing costs, the maximum number is limited to 3 pens, answer (D).

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