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Mock EPSO Numerical Reasoning Test

Instructions: For each question, choose the correct answer from the options provided.

Question 1

A company’s revenue increased from €500,000 in 2022 to €600,000 in 2023. What is the percentage increase in revenue?

A) 15%

B) 20%

C) 25%

D) 30%

Question 2

A product costs €40, and the price is increased by 25%. What is the new price?

A) €45

B) €48

C) €50

D) €55

Question 3

If 3/5 of a number is 36, what is the number?

A) 50

B) 55

C) 60

D) 65

Question 4

A train travels 300 kilometers in 3 hours. What is the average speed of the train in kilometers per hour?

A) 50 km/h

B) 75 km/h

C) 100 km/h

D) 150 km/h

Question 5

In a survey, 40% of respondents preferred tea over coffee. If 200 people preferred tea, how many people were surveyed in total?

A) 400

B) 450

C) 500

D) 550

Question 6

A recipe requires 3.5 cups of flour for one batch of cookies. How many cups of flour are needed for 4 batches?

A) 10

B) 12

C) 14

D) 16

Question 7

The population of a town increased from 12,000 to 15,000. What is the percentage increase in population?

A) 20%

B) 25%

C) 30%

D) 35%

Question 8

A worker is paid €15 per hour and works 40 hours a week. What is the worker’s weekly pay?

A) €500

B) €550

C) €600

D) €650

Question 9

If the price of a book is reduced by 20% and the new price is €16, what was the original price?

A) €18

B) €20

C) €22

D) €24

Question 10

A car travels 150 kilometers in 2 hours and then 100 kilometers in 1.5 hours. What is the average speed of the car in kilometers per hour for the entire journey?

A) 60 km/h

B) 65 km/h

C) 70 km/h

D) 75 km/h

Answers:

  1. B) 20%
    • Calculation: ((€600,000 – €500,000) / €500,000) * 100 = 20%
  2. B) €50
    • Calculation: €40 + (€40 * 0.25) = €50
  3. C) 60
    • Calculation: 36 / (3/5) = 60
  4. C) 100 km/h
    • Calculation: 300 km / 3 h = 100 km/h
  5. C) 500
    • Calculation: 200 / 0.40 = 500
  6. C) 14
    • Calculation: 3.5 cups * 4 = 14 cups
  7. B) 25%
    • Calculation: ((15,000 – 12,000) / 12,000) * 100 = 25%
  8. C) €600
    • Calculation: €15/hour * 40 hours = €600
  9. B) €20
    • Calculation: €16 / (1 – 0.20) = €20
  10. C) 70 km/h
    • Calculation: Total distance = 150 km + 100 km = 250 km; Total time = 2 hours + 1.5 hours = 3.5 hours; Average speed = 250 km / 3.5 h = 71.43 km/h, which rounds to 70 km/h