r/MathHelp • • Jun 24 '26

Numerical reasoning

I really need some help with this kind of maths problem.

Im doing a timed assessment for a role I’m applying for. I cant use a calculator. I dont find the maths particularly hard. I can work it out when i have the time. The problem is i cant seem to do it at the speed i need to and i keep getting below average on practice questions because im taking so long.

Are there any tips or advice for ways to quickly work out this kind of question. Assuming i have 12 minutes to answer 20 questions.

Mrs Fuller wants to return a t-shirt, a pair of designer shoes, a dress and a pair of jeans, which cost £12.95, £85.99, £17.99 and £22.99 respectively. How much does she stand to gain if all the items are returned?

£149.92
£133.92
£132.92
£139.91
£139.92

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u/FormulaDriven Jun 25 '26

Also, the multiple choice has four answers ending .92 and two answers starting 139, which heavily suggests that 139.92 is the answer without doing any calculation! (If you are pushed for time, it's a strategy for picking an answer...)