Reed Elsevier Philippines Mock Exam

1. 123 x 4 = ?

A. 492

B. 487

C. 462

D. 467

To find the product of 123 and 4, we multiply the two numbers together. Multiplying 3 by 4 gives us 12, so we write down 2 and carry over the 1. Then we multiply 2 by 4 and add the carried over 1, which gives us 9. Therefore, the correct answer is 492.

Explanation

To find the product of 123 and 4, we multiply the two numbers together. Multiplying 3 by 4 gives us 12, so we write down 2 and carry over the 1. Then we multiply 2 by 4 and add the carried over 1, which gives us 9. Therefore, the correct answer is 492.

2. Choose the letter of pair that has similar meanings. A) Advance B) Deter C) Prohibit D) Serene

A. A and D

B. A and B

C. B and C

D. B and D

The correct answer is B and C because "deter" and "prohibit" have similar meanings. Both words imply preventing or stopping something from happening. "Advance" and "serene" do not have similar meanings to either "deter" or "prohibit".

Explanation

The correct answer is B and C because "deter" and "prohibit" have similar meanings. Both words imply preventing or stopping something from happening. "Advance" and "serene" do not have similar meanings to either "deter" or "prohibit".

3. The performers will arrive at 14:30 but it will take them another 2 hours to reach the venue. Before the welcome dinner, the event director wants to brief them for 30 minutes. What time will the dinner start?

A. 7:00 PM

B. 6:00 PM

C. 5:00 PM

D. 4:00 PM

The performers will arrive at 14:30 and it will take them another 2 hours to reach the venue. This means they will reach the venue at 16:30. The event director wants to brief them for 30 minutes before the welcome dinner. So, if we add 30 minutes to 16:30, we get 17:00. Therefore, the dinner will start at 5:00 PM, which is option C.

Explanation

The performers will arrive at 14:30 and it will take them another 2 hours to reach the venue. This means they will reach the venue at 16:30. The event director wants to brief them for 30 minutes before the welcome dinner. So, if we add 30 minutes to 16:30, we get 17:00. Therefore, the dinner will start at 5:00 PM, which is option C.

4. A book published by Reed Elsevier is now at Php 560 which was given a 30% discount. How much is the original price of the book?

A. 1300

B. 1200

C. 900

D. 800

The original price of the book can be calculated by dividing the discounted price by (100% - discount percentage) and then multiplying it by 100. In this case, the discounted price is Php 560 and the discount percentage is 30%. So, the original price would be (560 / (100% - 30%)) * 100 = 800. Therefore, the correct answer is D. 800.

Explanation

The original price of the book can be calculated by dividing the discounted price by (100% - discount percentage) and then multiplying it by 100. In this case, the discounted price is Php 560 and the discount percentage is 30%. So, the original price would be (560 / (100% - 30%)) * 100 = 800. Therefore, the correct answer is D. 800.

5. Identify the correct order of the sentences. A. The King of Spain gave him a fleet of five vessels. B. The expedition completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth. C. Magellan was selected to sail to the Spice Islands. D. He was killed in a battle in the Philippine Islands and was not able to return home.

A. ACBD

B. CADB

C. BCDA

D. CBDA

Magellan was selected to sail to the Spice Islands, and the King of Spain gave him a fleet of five vessels. The expedition, led by Magellan, completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth. However, Magellan was killed in a battle in the Philippine Islands and was not able to return home. Therefore, the correct order of the sentences is CADB.

Explanation

Magellan was selected to sail to the Spice Islands, and the King of Spain gave him a fleet of five vessels. The expedition, led by Magellan, completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth. However, Magellan was killed in a battle in the Philippine Islands and was not able to return home. Therefore, the correct order of the sentences is CADB.

6. Identify the grammatically correct sentence. A. Papa Bear bring his porridge to the table. B. Papa Bear brings his porridge in the table C. Papa Bear brings his porridge to the table. D. On the table, Papa Bear bring his porridge.

A.

B.

C.

D.

The grammatically correct sentence is C. "Papa Bear brings his porridge to the table." This sentence uses the correct verb form "brings" and preposition "to" to indicate the direction of Papa Bear bringing his porridge. The other options have errors in verb tense, preposition usage, or word order.

Explanation

The grammatically correct sentence is C. "Papa Bear brings his porridge to the table." This sentence uses the correct verb form "brings" and preposition "to" to indicate the direction of Papa Bear bringing his porridge. The other options have errors in verb tense, preposition usage, or word order.

7. 0.004 is written in percentage as:

A. 4%

B. 0.4%

C. 0.004%

D. 40%

To convert a decimal to a percentage, we move the decimal point two places to the right and add the percentage symbol. In this case, moving the decimal point two places to the right gives us 0.04, and adding the percentage symbol gives us 0.4%. Therefore, the correct answer is B. 0.4%.

Explanation

To convert a decimal to a percentage, we move the decimal point two places to the right and add the percentage symbol. In this case, moving the decimal point two places to the right gives us 0.04, and adding the percentage symbol gives us 0.4%. Therefore, the correct answer is B. 0.4%.

8. Which figure completes the series?

A

B

C

D

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Explanation

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9. Choose the letter of pair that has similar meanings. 1. A) Fervor B) Pretend C) Vehemence D) Abhor

A. A and B

B. A and C

C. B and D

D. None

The pair "A) Fervor" and "C) Vehemence" both have similar meanings as they both refer to intense passion or enthusiasm. "Fervor" and "Vehemence" both indicate strong emotions or feelings. "Pretend" and "Abhor" do not have similar meanings to "Fervor" or "Vehemence". Therefore, the correct answer is B. A and C.

Explanation

The pair "A) Fervor" and "C) Vehemence" both have similar meanings as they both refer to intense passion or enthusiasm. "Fervor" and "Vehemence" both indicate strong emotions or feelings. "Pretend" and "Abhor" do not have similar meanings to "Fervor" or "Vehemence". Therefore, the correct answer is B. A and C.

10. Which figure is the odd one out?

A

B

C

D

E

In this question, the odd one out is figure C because it is the only figure that is different from the others. Figures A, B, D, and E have similar shapes and patterns, while figure C has a distinct shape and pattern. Therefore, figure C does not belong to the same group as the other figures, making it the odd one out.

Explanation

In this question, the odd one out is figure C because it is the only figure that is different from the others. Figures A, B, D, and E have similar shapes and patterns, while figure C has a distinct shape and pattern. Therefore, figure C does not belong to the same group as the other figures, making it the odd one out.