QUANTITATIVE

REASONING
Compiled and Prepared by:
Engr. Charles Arthel Rey, RChE
SIMPLIFY THE FOLLOWING EQUATION:

3 1ൗ2
(𝑥 𝑦 𝑧2 3 −2
)(𝑥 −3
𝑦𝑧 )
−3 −5ൗ2
(𝑥𝑦𝑧 )

(A) x-2 y-7 z-3

(B) x3 y -6 z
(C) x3 y6 z4
(D) x2 y-6 z-4
SIMPLIFY THE FOLLOWING EQUATION:

3 1ൗ2
(𝑥 𝑦 𝑧2 3 −2
)(𝑥 −3
𝑦𝑧 )
−3 −5ൗ2
(𝑥𝑦𝑧 )

(A) x-2 y-7 z-3

(B) x3 y -6 z
(C) x3 y6 z4
(D) x2 y-6 z-4
5,845 + 24,768 – 9,651 – 7,325 = ?

(A) 13,637
(B) 13,647
(C) 20,962
(D) 23,288
5,845 + 24,768 – 9,651 – 7,325 = ?

(A) 13,637
(B) 13,647
(C) 20,962
(D) 23,288
If x varies directly as y and inversely as z, and x
= 14, when y = 7 and z =2, find the value of x
when y = 16 and z = 4.

(A) 14
(B) 4
(C) 16
(D) 8
If x varies directly as y and inversely as z, and x
= 14, when y = 7 and z =2, find the value of x
when y = 16 and z = 4.

(A) 14
(B) 4
(C) 16
(D) 8
What is the perimeter of a regular hexagon if
the length of one side is equal to x?

(A) 5x
(B) 6x
(C) 7x
(D) 8x
What is the perimeter of a regular hexagon if
the length of one side is equal to x?

(A) 5x
(B) 6x
(C) 7x
(D) 8x
 The sum of Kim’s and Kevin’s ages is 18. In 3
years, Kim will be twice as old as Kevin. What
are their ages now?

(A) 4, 14
(B) 5, 13
(C) 7, 11
(D) 6, 12
 The sum of Kim’s and Kevin’s ages is 18. In 3
years, Kim will be twice as old as Kevin. What
are their ages now?

(A) 4, 14
(B) 5, 13
(C) 7, 11
(D) 6, 12
 A box containing three bags of potatoes
weighs 6 kg. When the same box contains
five bags of potatoes, it weighs 9.2 kg. How
heavy is the empty box?

(A) 1.2 kg
(B) 1.6 kg
(C) 3.2 kg
(D) 2.0 kg
 A box containing three bags of potatoes
weighs 6 kg. When the same box contains
five bags of potatoes, it weighs 9.2 kg. How
heavy is the empty box?

(A) 1.2 kg
(B) 1.6 kg
(C) 3.2 kg
(D) 2.0 kg
Andrea, Brian and Claire spent an afternoon
picking strawberries. Andrea picked 3 kg more
than Brian but 2 kg less the Claire. If Brian picked
three-quarters of the amount that Claire picked,
how much did the three friends pick in total?

(A) 53 kg
(B) 15 kg
(C) 20 kg
(D) 35 kg
Andrea, Brian and Claire spent an afternoon
picking strawberries. Andrea picked 3 kg more
than Brian but 2 kg less the Claire. If Brian picked
three-quarters of the amount that Claire picked,
how much did the three friends pick in total?

(A) 53 kg
(B) 15 kg
(C) 20 kg
(D) 35 kg
Find the slope of the line formed by point A
(0,4) and point B(1,8)?

(A) 3/2
(B) 2/3
(C) 4
(D) 1/4
Find the slope of the line formed by point A
(0,4) and point B(1,8)?

(A) 3/2
(B) 2/3
(C) 4
(D) 1/4
In what time would A, B and C together do a
piece of work, if A alone could do it in 6 hours,
B alone in 1 hour and C alone in 3 hours?

(A) 2/3 hr
(B) 3/2 hr
(C) 3/4 hr
(D) 1/2 hr
In what time would A, B and C together do a
piece of work, if A alone could do it in 6 hours,
B alone in 1 hour and C alone in 3 hours?

(A) 2/3 hr
(B) 3/2 hr
(C) 3/4 hr
(D) 1/2 hr
One box measures 7 meters by 15 meters by 8
meters. Another box measures 8 meters by 9
meters by 10 meters. By how many cubic
meters is the volume of one box greater than
the other?

(A) 37 m3 (C) 120 m3

(B) 57 m3 (D) 840 m3
One box measures 7 meters by 15 meters by 8
meters. Another box measures 8 meters by 9
meters by 10 meters. By how many cubic
meters is the volume of one box greater than
the other?

(A) 37 m3 (C) 120 m3

(B) 57 m3 (D) 840 m3
What is the remainder when x53-1 is divided by
(x+1)?

(A) 0
(B) -1
(C) -2
(D) 4
What is the remainder when x53-1 is divided by
(x+1)?

(A) 0
(B) -1
(C) -2
(D) 4
What is the GCF of 27, 81, and 108?

(A) 27
(B) 81
(C) 324
(D) 3
What is the GCF of 27, 81, and 108?

(A) 27
(B) 81
(C) 324
(D) 3
Each month, John spends 2/5 of his income
for food, 1/10 for clothing, 1/4 for housing,
1/20 for utilities, and deposits the remainder in
his savings account. If he saves ₱4,500 a
month, how much is his monthly income?
(A) ₱45,000 (C) ₱20,000
(B) ₱22,500 (D) ₱18,000
Each month, John spends 2/5 of his income
for food, 1/10 for clothing, 1/4 for housing,
1/20 for utilities, and deposits the remainder in
his savings account. If he saves ₱4,500 a
month, how much is his monthly income?
(A) ₱45,000 (C) ₱20,000
(B) ₱22,500 (D) ₱18,000
A number is divided into 3 parts in the ratio of
1:2:3. The number is 258, Find the largest part.

(A) 43
(B) 86
(C) 129
(D) 172
A number is divided into 3 parts in the ratio of
1:2:3. The number is 258, Find the largest part.

(A) 43
(B) 86
(C) 129
(D) 172
Simplify: 2 – 2(3-x) + x = ?

(A) -4 + 2x
(B) 3+ 2x
(C) 3x -4
(D) -4 - x
Simplify: 2 – 2(3-x) + x = ?

(A) -4 + 2x
(B) 3+ 2x
(C) 3x -4
(D) -4 - x
A patient needs to take a certain tablet
for 7 days. If he has to take one tablet
every 3 hours, how many tablets does he
need? .

(A) 43
(B) 86
(C) 49
(D) 56
A patient needs to take a certain tablet
for 7 days. If he has to take one tablet
every 3 hours, how many tablets does he
need? .

(A) 43
(B) 86
(C) 49
(D) 56
The table below shows the participation of youth in the formal
school system based on a survey.

If the four age groups were arranged according to

decreasing rate of participation in their respective school
levels, the order would be

(A) I, II, III, IV (C) I, IV, III, II

(B) II, III, IV, I (D) II, IV, III, I
The table below shows the participation of youth in the formal
school system based on a survey.

If the four age groups were arranged according to

decreasing rate of participation in their respective school
levels, the order would be

(A) I, II, III, IV (C) I, IV, III, II

(B) II, III, IV, I (D) II, IV, III, I
The table below shows the participation of youth in the formal
school system based on a survey.

What proportion of the total youth population comprises

those who are NOT attending school?

(A) 82.03% (C) 57.38%

(B) 74.28% (D) 42.62%
The table below shows the participation of youth in the formal
school system based on a survey.

What proportion of the total youth population comprises

those who are NOT attending school?

(A) 82.03% (C) 57.38%

(B) 74.28% (D) 42.62%
The sum of two numbers is 19. If 5 times the
smaller number is 3 less than twice the larger
number, what are the numbers?

(A) 12 and 7
(B) 13 and 6
(C) 14 and 5
(D) 15 and 4
The sum of two numbers is 19. If 5 times the
smaller number is 3 less than twice the larger
number, what are the numbers?

(A) 12 and 7
(B) 13 and 6
(C) 14 and 5
(D) 15 and 4
What is the area of a circle with a radius of 5
cm?

(A) 25π cm2

(B) 50π cm2
(C) 10π cm2
(D) 5π cm2
What is the area of a circle with a radius of 5
cm?

(A) 25π cm2

(B) 50π cm2
(C) 10π cm2
(D) 5π cm2
Simplify: 2(x - y) + 3 + (x + 3y) – 2(x + 1) = ?

(A) x – y + 1
(B) x + y + 1
(C) y + 1
(D) x + 1
Simplify: 2(x - y) + 3 + (x + 3y) – 2(x + 1) = ?

(A) x – y + 1
(B) x + y + 1
(C) y + 1
(D) x + 1
Mrs. Santos can finish 4 place mats for every 3
that her daughter finishes. If Mrs. Santos
finishes 16 place mats in one week, how many
place mats in all can mother and daughter
finish together in 4 weeks?

(A) 112
(B) 102
(C) 92
(D) 64
Mrs. Santos can finish 4 place mats for every 3
that her daughter finishes. If Mrs. Santos
finishes 16 place mats in one week, how many
place mats in all can mother and daughter
finish together in 4 weeks?

(A) 112
(B) 102
(C) 92
(D) 64
Solve for the value of x and y:

4x + 2y = 5
13x – 3y = 2

(A) y =1/2 , x = 3/2

(B) y = 3/2 , x = 1/2
(C) y = 2, x =1
(D) y = 3, x = 1
Solve for the value of x and y:

4x + 2y = 5
13x – 3y = 2

(A) y =1/2 , x = 3/2

(B) y = 3/2 , x = 1/2
(C) y = 2, x =1
(D) y = 3, x = 1
If out of the top 1,000 corporations in the
Philippines, 45% were established before January 1,
1980 and 25% were established before January 1,
1970, how many of these corporations were
established between January 1, 1970 and January
1, 1980?

(A) 180
(B) 200
(C) 300
(D) 380
If out of the top 1,000 corporations in the
Philippines, 45% were established before January 1,
1980 and 25% were established before January 1,
1970, how many of these corporations were
established between January 1, 1970 and January
1, 1980?

(A) 180
(B) 200
(C) 300
(D) 380
From a 6 х 5 in2 cardboard are cut a 2 х 4 in2
rectangle, a 9 in2 square, and a circle with a radius
of 1 in. What is the area of the remaining
cardboard?

(A) (18 – π) in2

(B) (13 – π) in2
(C) (18 – 2π) in2
(D) (13 – 2π) in2
From a 6 х 5 in2 cardboard are cut a 2 х 4 in2
rectangle, a 9 in2 square, and a circle with a radius
of 1 in. What is the area of the remaining
cardboard?

(A) (18 – π) in2

(B) (13 – π) in2
(C) (18 – 2π) in2
(D) (13 – 2π) in2
What is the least common multiple of 15 and 18?

(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 90
(D) 270
What is the least common multiple of 15 and 18?

(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 90
(D) 270
In a class of 40 students, 27 like Calculus and 25 like
Chemistry. How many like both Calculus and
Chemistry?

(A) 10
(B) 11
(C) 12
(D) 13
In a class of 40 students, 27 like Calculus and 25 like
Chemistry. How many like both Calculus and
Chemistry?

(A) 10
(B) 11
(C) 12
(D) 13
Each angle of a regular dodecagon is equal to

(A) 1350
(B) 1500
(C) 1250
(D) 1050
Each angle of a regular dodecagon is equal to

(A) 1350
(B) 1500
(C) 1250
(D) 1050
A fair coin is tossed three times. What is the
probability of getting either 3 heads or 3 tails?

(A) 1/8
(B) 3/8
(C) 1/4
(D) 1/2
A fair coin is tossed three times. What is the
probability of getting either 3 heads or 3 tails?

(A) 1/8
(B) 3/8
(C) 1/4
(D) 1/2
A tank is filled with an intake pipe that will fill it in 4
hours and an outlet pipe that will empty it in 12
hours. If both pipes are open, how long will it take
to fill the empty tank?

(A) 2 hrs
(B) 4 hrs
(C) 6 hrs
(D) 8 hrs
A tank is filled with an intake pipe that will fill it in 4
hours and an outlet pipe that will empty it in 12
hours. If both pipes are open, how long will it take
to fill the empty tank?

(A) 2 hrs
(B) 4 hrs
(C) 6 hrs
(D) 8 hrs
How many square tiles, 10 cm on the side, are
needed to cover a rectangular wall 3m by 4m?

(A) 12
(B) 120
(C) 1200
(D) 60
How many square tiles, 10 cm on the side, are
needed to cover a rectangular wall 3m by 4m?

(A) 12
(B) 120
(C) 1200
(D) 60
For which of the following numbers is the hundreds
digit is half the tens digit, and the tens is twice the
units digit?

(A) 124
(B) 428
(C) 284
(D) 242
For which of the following numbers is the hundreds
digit is half the tens digit, and the tens is twice the
units digit?

(A) 124
(B) 428
(C) 284
(D) 242
Find the equation of the line whose slope is 4/3 and
the x-intercept is 3.

(A) 3x – 4y = -8
(B) x + 4y = 8
(C) 4x + 3y = 12
(D) 4x – 3y = -12
Find the equation of the line whose slope is 4/3 and
the x-intercept is 3.

(A) 3x – 4y = -8
(B) x + 4y = 8
(C) 4x + 3y = 12
(D) 4x – 3y = -12
The vertex of the parabola x2 – 4x + 2y + 8 = 0.

(A) (2, -2)

(B) (2, 2)
(C) (-2, -2)
(D) (-2, 2)
The vertex of the parabola x2 – 4x + 2y + 8 = 0.

(A) (2, -2)

(B) (2, 2)
(C) (-2, -2)
(D) (-2, 2)
In a list of numbers, the first is 2, the second is 7, and
each subsequent number is the sum of all the
preceding numbers.

What is the fifth number in the list?

(A) 18
(B) 22
(C) 36
(D) 72
In a list of numbers, the first is 2, the second is 7, and
each subsequent number is the sum of all the
preceding numbers.

What is the fifth number in the list?

(A) 18
(B) 22
(C) 36
(D) 72
 Miss Lea Mijares
paid a tax of
₱14,250. Based
on the table
shown, how
much was her
net income?

(A) ₱ 329,545.40 (C) ₱ 210,317.50

(B) ₱ 250,000.00 (D) ₱ 205,500.00
 Miss Lea Mijares
paid a tax of
₱14,250. Based
on the table
shown, how
much was her
net income?

(A) ₱ 329,545.40 (C) ₱ 210,317.50

(B) ₱ 250,000.00 (D) ₱ 205,500.00
Thiel has twice as many stamps as Neil. After she
gave Niel 6 stamps, she still has 8 more stamps than
Niel. How many stamps did Thiel have originally?

(A) 20
(B) 32
(C) 36
(D) 40
Thiel has twice as many stamps as Neil. After she
gave Niel 6 stamps, she still has 8 more stamps than
Niel. How many stamps did Thiel have originally?

(A) 20
(B) 32
(C) 36
(D) 40
Simplify:

(A) 26
(B) 25/26
(C) 1/5
(D) 0
Simplify:

(A) 26
(B) 25/26
(C) 1/5
(D) 0
The product of 1/4 and 1/5 of a number is 500.
What is the number?

(A) 50
(B) 75
(C) 100
(D) 125
The product of 1/4 and 1/5 of a number is 500.
What is the number?

(A) 50
(B) 75
(C) 100
(D) 125
If a man drives p kilometers in x hours, then his
average rate per hour is

(A) p/x
(B) x/p
(C) px
(D) px/60
If a man drives p kilometers in x hours, then his
average rate per hour is

(A) p/x
(B) x/p
(C) px
(D) px/60
Perform the following operations:

6х2÷4=

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 8
Perform the following operations:

6х2÷4=

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 6
(D) 8
JJ is three times as old as Jan-jan. Three years ago,
JJ was four times as old as Jan-jan. The sum of their
ages is

(A) 20
(B) 24
(C) 28
(D) 36
JJ is three times as old as Jan-jan. Three years ago,
JJ was four times as old as Jan-jan. The sum of their
ages is

(A) 20
(B) 24
(C) 28
(D) 36
Of what quadrant is A, if sec A is positive and csc A
is negative?

(A) IV
(B) II
(C) III
(D) I
Of what quadrant is A, if sec A is positive and csc A
is negative?

(A) IV
(B) II
(C) III
(D) I
If eight is added to the product of nine and the
numerical number, the sum is seventy-one. Find the
unknown number.

(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
If eight is added to the product of nine and the
numerical number, the sum is seventy-one. Find the
unknown number.

(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
If the edge of a cube is increased by 30%, by how
much is the surface area increased?

(A) 30%
(B) 33%
(C) 60%
(D) 69%
If the edge of a cube is increased by 30%, by how
much is the surface area increased?

(A) 30%
(B) 33%
(C) 60%
(D) 69%
One horsepower is equivalent to

(A) 746 watts

(B) 7460 watts
(C) 74.6 watts
(D) 7.46 watts
One horsepower is equivalent to

(A) 746 watts

(B) 7460 watts
(C) 74.6 watts
(D) 7.46 watts
If 16 is 4 more than 4x , find 5x -1.

(A) 14
(B) 3
(C) 12
(D) 5
If 16 is 4 more than 4x , find 5x -1.

(A) 14
(B) 3
(C) 12
(D) 5
In a list of numbers, the first is 2, the second is 7, and
each subsequent number is the sum of all the
preceding numbers.

If the 100th number in the list is x, what is the 103rd

number in the list?

(A) x+3
(B) x+8
(C) 3x
(D) 8x
In a list of numbers, the first is 2, the second is 7, and
each subsequent number is the sum of all the
preceding numbers.

If the 100th number in the list is x, what is the 103rd

number in the list?

(A) x+3
(B) x+8
(C) 3x
(D) 8x
Simplify the equation (sin2x)(1 + cot2x)
(A) 1
(B) sin2x
(C) sin2x sec2x
(D) sec2x
Simplify the equation (sin2x)(1 + cot2x)
(A) 1
(B) sin2x
(C) sin2x sec2x
(D) sec2x
4x2 – y2 = 16 is an equation of a/an
(A) parabola
(B) hyperbola
(C) circle
(D) ellipse
4x2 – y2 = 16 is an equation of a/an
(A) parabola
(B) hyperbola
(C) circle
(D) ellipse
Express decimally: Fourteen Ten Thousandths
(A) 0.0014
(B) 0.00014
(C) 0.014
(D) 0.14
Express decimally: Fourteen Ten Thousandths
(A) 0.0014
(B) 0.00014
(C) 0.014
(D) 0.14
Which is equivalent to 1 hectare?
(A) 100 ares
(B) 2 acres
(C) 1000 square meters
(D) 50000 square feet
Which is equivalent to 1 hectare?
(A) 100 ares
(B) 2 acres
(C) 1000 square meters
(D) 50000 square feet
The yearly change in the yield of one particular
crop in our area over the past four years was 25%
increase, then 25% decrease and finally a 25%
increase. What was the total percentage change
in yield over the four years (to the nearest 1%)?
(A) -12%
(B) -1%
(C) 0%
(D) 1%
The yearly change in the yield of one particular
crop in our area over the past four years was 25%
increase, then 25% decrease and finally a 25%
increase. What was the total percentage change
in yield over the four years (to the nearest 1%)?
(A) -12%
(B) -1%
(C) 0%
(D) 1%
A lady mathematician was asked her age. She
answered “Adding one to each figure makes it
nineteen years bigger than half what it is”. How old
was she ten years ago?

(A) 5
(B) 15
(C) 6
(D) 16
A lady mathematician was asked her age. She
answered “Adding one to each figure makes it
nineteen years bigger than half what it is”. How old
was she ten years ago?

(A) 5
(B) 15
(C) 6
(D) 16
Simplify cotx - tanx = ?
(A) tan2x
(B) 2tan2x
(C) 2cot2x
(D) cot2x
Simplify cotx - tanx = ?
(A) tan2x
(B) 2tan2x
(C) 2cot2x
(D) cot2x
What are the coordinates of the center of the
circle with an equation: x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y – 31 = 0 ?

(A) (-1,-1)
(B) (-2, -2)
(C) (1,2)
(D) (2,1)
What are the coordinates of the center of the
circle with an equation: x2 + y2 – 2x – 4y – 31 = 0 ?

(A) (-1,-1)
(B) (-2, -2)
(C) (1,2)
(D) (2,1)
The table below gives the distribution of Science majors in a
university.
AREA NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Mathematics 200
Physics 130
Biology/Zoology/Botany 560
Chemistry 180
Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography 80

Approximately what percent of the Science majors are

Chemistry major?

(A) 10% (C) 18%

(B) 16% (D) 20%
The table below gives the distribution of Science majors in a
university.
AREA NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Mathematics 200
Physics 130
Biology/Zoology/Botany 560
Chemistry 180
Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography 80

Approximately what percent of the Science majors are

Chemistry major?

(A) 10% (C) 18%

(B) 16% (D) 20%
The table below gives the distribution of Science majors in a
university.
AREA NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Mathematics 200
Physics 130
Biology/Zoology/Botany 560
Chemistry 180
Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography 80

Which area(s) has(have) 10% less students than

Mathematics?

(A) Physics (C) Biology/Zoology/Botany

(B) Chemistry (D) Physics and Chemistry
The table below gives the distribution of Science majors in a
university.
AREA NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Mathematics 200
Physics 130
Biology/Zoology/Botany 560
Chemistry 180
Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography 80

Which area(s) has(have) 10% less students than

Mathematics?

(A) Physics (C) Biology/Zoology/Botany

(B) Chemistry (D) Physics and Chemistry
The table below gives the distribution of Science majors in a
university.
AREA NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Mathematics 200
Physics 130
Biology/Zoology/Botany 560
Chemistry 180
Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography 80

If the ratio of the students in Biology, Zoology, and Botany is

4: 3:1, how many are Zoology majors?

(A) 80 (C) 210

(B) 187 (D) 280
The table below gives the distribution of Science majors in a
university.
AREA NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Mathematics 200
Physics 130
Biology/Zoology/Botany 560
Chemistry 180
Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography 80

If the ratio of the students in Biology, Zoology, and Botany is

4: 3:1, how many are Zoology majors?

(A) 80 (C) 210

(B) 187 (D) 280
The table below gives the distribution of Science majors in a
university.
AREA NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Mathematics 200
Physics 130
Biology/Zoology/Botany 560
Chemistry 180
Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography 80

The number of Mathematics and Geology/ Meteorology/

Oceanography majors combined is equal to what part of the
Biology/Zoology/Botany majors?

(A) 1/4 (C) 1/2

(B) 1/3 (D) 2/3
The table below gives the distribution of Science majors in a
university.
AREA NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Mathematics 200
Physics 130
Biology/Zoology/Botany 560
Chemistry 180
Geology/Meteorology/Oceanography 80

The number of Mathematics and Geology/ Meteorology/

Oceanography majors combined is equal to what part of the
Biology/Zoology/Botany majors?

(A) 1/4 (C) 1/2

(B) 1/3 (D) 2/3
 6 9
1+ + 2 =
𝑥 𝑥

(A) (x + 3)2 (C) (x2 + 9)(x2)

𝑥 2 +9 (𝑥+3)2
(B) (D)
𝑥2 𝑥2
 6 9
1+ + 2 =
𝑥 𝑥

(A) (x + 3)2 (C) (x2 + 9)(x2)

𝑥 2 +9 (𝑥+3)2
(B) (D)
𝑥2 𝑥2
Find the LCM of the numbers 15, 21, and 36.
(A) 1260
(B) 3
(C) 9
(D) 36
Find the LCM of the numbers 15, 21, and 36.
(A) 1260
(B) 3
(C) 9
(D) 36
A father is 4 times as old as his son. Five years ago,
he was 9 times as old as his son was then. What is
the son’s present age in years?

(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9
A father is 4 times as old as his son. Five years ago,
he was 9 times as old as his son was then. What is
the son’s present age in years?

(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9
An elevator has a capacity of 24 adults or 30
children. How many children can ride with 8
adults?

(A) 15
(B) 20
(C) 24
(D) 25
An elevator has a capacity of 24 adults or 30
children. How many children can ride with 8
adults?

(A) 15
(B) 20
(C) 24
(D) 25
What is the area of a rectangle whose length is
twice its width and whose perimeter is equal to that
of a square whose area is 1?

(A) 1
(B) 6
(C) 2/3
(D) 8/9
What is the area of a rectangle whose length is
twice its width and whose perimeter is equal to that
of a square whose area is 1?

(A) 1
(B) 6
(C) 2/3
(D) 8/9
Simplify
2𝑥
𝑥+
𝑥−2 =
4
1+ 2
𝑥 −4

(A) x2 + 4 (C) x + 4
(B) x2 + 2 (D) x + 2
Simplify
2𝑥
𝑥+
𝑥−2 =
4
1+ 2
𝑥 −4

(A) x2 + 4 (C) x + 4
(B) x2 + 2 (D) x + 2
Carry out the following multiplication and express
your answer in cubic meter: 8 cm x 5 mm x 2 m

(A) 0.08
(B) 800
(C) 0.008
(D) 0.0008
Carry out the following multiplication and express
your answer in cubic meter: 8 cm x 5 mm x 2 m

(A) 0.08
(B) 800
(C) 0.008
(D) 0.0008
Find the values of x and y from the equations:

x – 4y + 2 = 0
2x + y – 4 = 0
(A) 11/7, -5/7
(B) 14/9, 8/9
(C) 4/9, 8/9
(D) 3/2, 5/3
Find the values of x and y from the equations:

x – 4y + 2 = 0
2x + y – 4 = 0
(A) 11/7, -5/7
(B) 14/9, 8/9
(C) 4/9, 8/9
(D) 3/2, 5/3
If f(x) = 2x2 + 2x + 4, what is f(2)?
(A) 4x + 2
(B) 16
(C) x2 + x + 2
(D) 8
If f(x) = 2x2 + 2x + 4, what is f(2)?
(A) 4x + 2
(B) 16
(C) x2 + x + 2
(D) 8
How many diagonals are there in a polygon of 20
sides?

(A) 200
(B) 170
(C) 100
(D) 158
How many diagonals are there in a polygon of 20
sides?

(A) 200
(B) 170
(C) 100
(D) 158
What is the equation of the line joining the points
(3, -2) and (-7, 6)?

(A) 2x + 3y = 0
(B) 4x – 5y = 22
(C) 4x + 5y = 2
(D) 5x + 4y = 7
What is the equation of the line joining the points
(3, -2) and (-7, 6)?

(A) 2x + 3y = 0
(B) 4x – 5y = 22
(C) 4x + 5y = 2
(D) 5x + 4y = 7
In a certain community of 1200 people, 60% are
literate. Of the males, 50% are literate and of the
females, 70% are literate. What is the female
population?
(A) 850
(B) 500
(C) 550
(D) 600
In a certain community of 1200 people, 60% are
literate. Of the males, 50% are literate and of the
females, 70% are literate. What is the female
population?
(A) 850
(B) 500
(C) 550
(D) 600
 If there are 200 employees
in the firm, how many are
in the Production
Department?

(A) 47
(B) 95
(C) 105
(D) 421

Pie Chart of the Workforce in a

Manufacturing Firm
 If there are 200 employees
in the firm, how many are
in the Production
Department?

(A) 47
(B) 95
(C) 105
(D) 421

Pie Chart of the Workforce in a

Manufacturing Firm
 How many employees
are there in the General
Services Department if
there are 200 employees
in the Marketing and
Management
Departments?

(A) 800
(B) 60
(C) 50
Pie Chart of the Workforce in a
Manufacturing Firm
(D) 15
 How many employees
are there in the General
Services Department if
there are 200 employees
in the Marketing and
Management
Departments?

(A) 800
(B) 60
(C) 50
Pie Chart of the Workforce in a
Manufacturing Firm
(D) 15
 Ten percent of the
Production people are
females. If there are 400
employees in the firm,
how many females are in
the Production
Department?

(A) 19
(B) 40
(C) 150
Pie Chart of the Workforce in a
Manufacturing Firm
(D) 171
 Ten percent of the
Production people are
females. If there are 400
employees in the firm,
how many females are in
the Production
Department?

(A) 19
(B) 40
(C) 150
Pie Chart of the Workforce in a
Manufacturing Firm
(D) 171
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
TEST TAKING SKILLS
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
TEST TAKING SKILLS
• Know fundamental concepts and
formulas. Memorize and familiarize 

• Be careful in doing the computations

and plugging the values. Make
estimations.
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
TEST TAKING SKILLS
• Understand the problem.
Determine:
- What you are supposed to find
- What you need to find
- What is unknown
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
TEST TAKING SKILLS
• Find a way to solve for the unknown
- Write down all that is given and
unknown
- Draw a sketch, when appropriate,
to show relations
- Write down all relevant formulas
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
TEST TAKING SKILLS
• Work backwards. Try the answer
choices. “Reverse Engineering” 