Workforce Numerical Past Questions and Answers


Use the Above table to solve the following questions


11)

If the average monthly sales for the first five months of the year was the same for the months of June to December, what was the total annual sales?


Answer : C

Explanation:

Step 1 – Calculate the total sales for Jan – May
136,000 + 135,000 + 136,500 + 156,000 + 145,000 = 708,500

Step 2 – Since the monthly average is thesame, multiply this figure by 12 / 5
708,500 x 12 / 5 = £1,700,400

Thus the correct answer is (C), £1,700,400

12)

If the average value of Total assets between the months of April to June is £150,000, what is the value of Total assets in June?


Answer : E

Explanation:

Enter the Total assets figures for April to June into an equation, where z = Total assets in June.
151,000 + 142,500 + z = 150,000 x 3
z = 450,000 – 151,000 – 142,500 = 156,500

Thus the correct answer is (E), £156,500

13)

Which month has the highest Working capital to Total assets ratio?


Step 1 – Use the equation provided to calculate the working capital for each month Working Capital to Total Assets ratio = (Current Assets – Liabilities) / Total Assets January: (66,500 – 34,400) / 140,500 = 0.23

February: (63,000 – 35,600) / 132,500 = 0.21
March: (65,000 – 33,000) / 133,000 = 0.24
April: (68,000 – 35,000) / 151,000 = 0.22
May: (66,000 – 33,500) / 142,500 = 0.23

Thus the correct answer is (C), March
 

14)

Compared to May?s figures, Total sales for June show an increase of 8% and Operating expenses show a decrease of 7%. What is June?s Income?


Answer : A

Explanation:

Step 1 – The table shows that Income = Total sales – Operating expenses
Step 2 – Calculate June’s values for Total sales and Operating
expenses Total sales = 145,000 x 108% = 156,600
Operating expenses = 55,000 x 93% = 51,150

Step 3 – Apply the formula Income = Total sales – Operating
expenses Income = 156,600 - 51,150 = £105,450

Thus the correct answer is (A), £105,450

15)

Which month has the lowest asset turnover value? (Use the formula Asset Turnover = Total Sales / Fixed Assets)


Answer : D

Explanation:

Calculate Asset Turnover = Total Sales / Fixed Assets for each month
Jan: 136,000 / 38,000 = 3.58
Feb: 135,000 / 34,000 = 3.97
March: 136,500 / 32,000 = 4.27
April: 156,000 / 45,000 = 3.47 (D)
May: 145,000 / 40,000 = 3.63