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Santander Numerical Test (Gold Pack 1)
This document contains the actual screenshots of a Santander Numerical Test for a role within the Corporate Banking division in the United Kingdom. This pack contains the answers to the test and a detailed description of how the answers are worked out.
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5. Answer is B (1,140) In Year 2: 100% = 1,900 Therefore, Distribution (15%) = 15 = 285 people
In Year 5: Distribution people is same as in Year 2 Therefore, 25% = 285 people Total people employed in Year 5 = 100% If 25% = 285 people, Then 100% = 100 = 1140 people
6. Answer is E (Cannot say) This is because they have not provided any figure regarding the number of employees in the Marketing function. The only figures provided are percentages.
TIP FOR FASTER CALCULATION: Base value (1 + percentage increase%)number of times/years Base value = 375 Percentage increase = 5% = 0.05 Number of years = 3 Therefore, 375 (1 + 0.05)3 = 434.11 Santander Numerical Test Answers to Real Test
4. Answer is C (5 years) Use the short formula above, and try different Number of years values on your calculator. Base value = 375 Percentage increase = 3% = 0.03 Number of years = x try 5 years 375 (1 + 0.03)5 = 434.72 434.72 > 430 5. Answer is C (25%) Overall revenue for 2001 = $90 billion For $22.5 billion: x% of 90 billion = 22.5 billion x% = = 0.25 In percentage terms, x = 0.25 100 = 25%