PICAT-STYLE PRACTICE EXAM QuESTIonS
wITh AnSwERS And RATIonALES 100
QuESTIonS And AnSwERS 4 SECTIonS
100 % CoRRECT ALREAdY GRAdEd A+
LATTEST 2025-2026.
Arithmetic Reasoning
1. A worker earns $18 per hour and works 35 hours per week. How much does the worker
earn in 4 weeks before taxes?
A. $2,160
B. $2,340
C. $2,520
D. $2,880
Answer: C. $2,520
Rationale:
$18 × 35 hours = $630 per week.
$630 × 4 weeks = $2,520.
2. A jacket costs $80 and is discounted by 25%. What is the sale price?
A. $55
B. $60
C. $65
D. $70
Answer: B. $60
,Rationale:
25% of $80 = $20.
$80 − $20 = $60.
3. A car travels 240 miles using 8 gallons of fuel. How many miles per gallon does it get?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer: C. 30
Rationale:
Miles per gallon = Distance ÷ Fuel.
240 ÷ 8 = 30 mpg.
4. If 5 workers complete a job in 12 days, how many days would it take 10 workers to
complete the same job?
A. 3 days
B. 6 days
C. 12 days
D. 24 days
Answer: B. 6 days
Rationale:
Doubling workers cuts the time in half.
12 ÷ 2 = 6 days.
5. A box contains 48 items. If 3/8 of the items are removed, how many remain?
A. 18
B. 24
C. 30
D. 36
Answer: C. 30
,Rationale:
3/8 × 48 = 18 removed.
48 − 18 = 30 remaining.
Word Knowledge
6. The word "abundant" most nearly means:
A. Rare
B. Plentiful
C. Empty
D. Weak
Answer: B. Plentiful
Rationale:
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
7. The opposite of "expand" is:
A. Increase
B. Stretch
C. Contract
D. Develop
Answer: C. Contract
Rationale:
Contract means to become smaller.
8. The word "accurate" means:
A. Correct
B. Fast
C. Difficult
D. Expensive
Answer: A. Correct
, Rationale:
Accurate means free from errors.
9. Choose the word closest in meaning to "obvious."
A. Hidden
B. Clear
C. Strange
D. Difficult
Answer: B. Clear
Rationale:
Obvious means easily seen or understood.
10. The word "assist" means:
A. Ignore
B. Help
C. Delay
D. Remove
Answer: B. Help
Rationale:
Assist means to provide help.
Paragraph Comprehension
Passage:
"Regular exercise improves physical health by strengthening muscles, improving heart function,
and increasing energy levels. Experts recommend consistent activity rather than occasional
intense workouts."
11. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Exercise is dangerous
B. Exercise improves health when done consistently
wITh AnSwERS And RATIonALES 100
QuESTIonS And AnSwERS 4 SECTIonS
100 % CoRRECT ALREAdY GRAdEd A+
LATTEST 2025-2026.
Arithmetic Reasoning
1. A worker earns $18 per hour and works 35 hours per week. How much does the worker
earn in 4 weeks before taxes?
A. $2,160
B. $2,340
C. $2,520
D. $2,880
Answer: C. $2,520
Rationale:
$18 × 35 hours = $630 per week.
$630 × 4 weeks = $2,520.
2. A jacket costs $80 and is discounted by 25%. What is the sale price?
A. $55
B. $60
C. $65
D. $70
Answer: B. $60
,Rationale:
25% of $80 = $20.
$80 − $20 = $60.
3. A car travels 240 miles using 8 gallons of fuel. How many miles per gallon does it get?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer: C. 30
Rationale:
Miles per gallon = Distance ÷ Fuel.
240 ÷ 8 = 30 mpg.
4. If 5 workers complete a job in 12 days, how many days would it take 10 workers to
complete the same job?
A. 3 days
B. 6 days
C. 12 days
D. 24 days
Answer: B. 6 days
Rationale:
Doubling workers cuts the time in half.
12 ÷ 2 = 6 days.
5. A box contains 48 items. If 3/8 of the items are removed, how many remain?
A. 18
B. 24
C. 30
D. 36
Answer: C. 30
,Rationale:
3/8 × 48 = 18 removed.
48 − 18 = 30 remaining.
Word Knowledge
6. The word "abundant" most nearly means:
A. Rare
B. Plentiful
C. Empty
D. Weak
Answer: B. Plentiful
Rationale:
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
7. The opposite of "expand" is:
A. Increase
B. Stretch
C. Contract
D. Develop
Answer: C. Contract
Rationale:
Contract means to become smaller.
8. The word "accurate" means:
A. Correct
B. Fast
C. Difficult
D. Expensive
Answer: A. Correct
, Rationale:
Accurate means free from errors.
9. Choose the word closest in meaning to "obvious."
A. Hidden
B. Clear
C. Strange
D. Difficult
Answer: B. Clear
Rationale:
Obvious means easily seen or understood.
10. The word "assist" means:
A. Ignore
B. Help
C. Delay
D. Remove
Answer: B. Help
Rationale:
Assist means to provide help.
Paragraph Comprehension
Passage:
"Regular exercise improves physical health by strengthening muscles, improving heart function,
and increasing energy levels. Experts recommend consistent activity rather than occasional
intense workouts."
11. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Exercise is dangerous
B. Exercise improves health when done consistently
