In three plays, a football team loses 5 yards and then gains 32 yards by completing a pass. Then a penalty was called and the team lost 10 yards. How many yards did the team actually gain?

Correct answer: A. 17

  • A. 17
  • B. 23
  • C. 27
  • D. 9

Explanation

A is correct asStart= 0 0-5=-5 (lose 5 yards) -5+32= 27 (gain 32 yards) 27-10= 17 (lose 10 yards) B,C,D are incorrect as the team gained 17 yards

Last updated

About Quantitative Reasoning

Quantitative reasoning applies arithmetic and basic algebra to numerical relationships, including percentages, ratios, averages, fractions, proportions, profit and loss, rates, time, work and measurement. Questions focus on translating words into equations, choosing an efficient method and checking whether the result is numerically reasonable.

Practise Quantitative Reasoning

505 free Quantitative Reasoning MCQs from Analytical and Logical Reasoning, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Exams that ask Analytical and Logical Reasoning questions like this

Analytical and Logical Reasoning is on 24 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

Related questions