effects of climate change. On the other hand, developing countries, which are often the most
vulnerable to climate impacts, argue that their right to economic development should not be
hampered by the need to address global environmental concerns.Ethically, the question arises of
whether developed nations owe a debt to developing countries in terms of environmental aid or
compensation. Legally, international agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement attempt to
establish frameworks for collective action. However, enforcement of these agreements and
equitable distribution of responsibility remain significant challenges.#### 7.3 **Biodiversity and
Conservation Ethics**The ethical considerations in biodiversity conservation are vast. While
conserving endangered species and protecting natural ecosystems are globally
Guaranty Trust Bank Past Questions and Answers
MATHEMATICS
BASIC ALGEBRA
1. If Lynn can type a page in p minutes, what piece of the page can she do in 5 minutes?
A. 5/p
B. p – 5
C. p + 5
D. p/5
E. 1- p + 5 ANS A
2. If Sally can paint a house in 4 hours, and John can paint the same house in 6 hour, how
long will it take for both of them to paint the house together?
A. 2 hours and 24 minutes
B. 3 hours and 12 minutes
C. 3 hours and 44 minutes
D. 4 hours and 10 minutes
E. 4 hours and 33 minutes ANS A
3. Employees of a discount appliance store receive an additional 20% off of the lowest price
on an item. If an employee purchases a dishwasher during a 15% off sale, how much will
he pay if the dishwasher originally cost $450?
A. $280.90
B. $287
C. $292.50
D. $306
F. $333.89 ANS D
4. The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the
original price?
A. $14,310.40
B. $14,990.90
C. $15,290.70
, D. $15,737.50
E. $16,935.80 ANS D
5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A
A. -2.4
B. 2.4
C. 1.3
D. -1.3
E. 0 ANS A
6. If Leah is 6 years older than Sue, and John is 5 years older than Leah, and the total of
their ages is 41. Then how old is Sue?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 14 ANS A
effects of climate change. On the other hand, developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable
to climate impacts, argue that their right to economic development should not be hampered by the need
to address global environmental concerns.Ethically, the question arises of whether developed nations
owe a debt to developing countries in terms of environmental aid or compensation. Legally,
international agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement attempt to establish frameworks for
collective action. However, enforcement of these agreements and equitable distribution of responsibility
remain significant challenges.#### 7.3 **Biodiversity and Conservation Ethics**The ethical
considerations in biodiversity conservation are vast. While conserving endangered species and
protecting natural ecosystems are globally
7. Alfred wants to invest $4,000 at 6% simple interest rate for 5 years. How much interest
will he receive?
A. $240
B. $480
C. $720
D. $960
E. $1,200 ANS E
8. Jim is able to sell a hand-carved statue for $670 which was a 35% profit over his cost.
How much did the statue originally cost him?
A. $496.30
B. $512.40
C. $555.40
D. $574.90
E. $588.20 ANS A
9. The city council has decided to add a 0.3% tax on motel and hotel rooms. If a traveler
spends the night in a motel room that costs $55 before taxes, how much will the city
receive in taxes from him?
A. 10 cents
B. 11 cents
C. 15 cents
, D. 17 cents
E. 21 cents ANS D
10. A student receives his grade report from a local community college, but the GPA is
smudged. He took the following classes: a 2 hour credit art, a 3 hour credit history, a 4
hour credit science course, a 3 hour credit mathematics course, and a 1 hour science lab.
He received a “B” in the art class, an “A” in the history class, a “C” in the science class, a
“B” in the mathematics class, and an “A” in the science lab. What was his GPA if the
letter grades are based on a 4 point scale? (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0)
A. 2.7
B. 2.8
C. 3.0
D. 3.1
E. 3.2 ANS C
effects of climate change. On the other hand, developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable
to climate impacts, argue that their right to economic development should not be hampered by the need
to address global environmental concerns.Ethically, the question arises of whether developed nations
owe a debt to developing countries in terms of environmental aid or compensation. Legally,
international agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement attempt to establish frameworks for
collective action. However, enforcement of these agreements and equitable distribution of responsibility
remain significant challenges.#### 7.3 **Biodiversity and Conservation Ethics**The ethical
considerations in biodiversity conservation are vast. While conserving endangered species and
protecting natural ecosystems are globally
11. Simon arrived at work at 8:15 A.M. and left work at 10: 30 P.M. If Simon gets paid by
the hour at a rate of $10 and time and ½ for any hours worked over 8 in a day. How much
did Simon get paid?
A. $120.25
B. $160.75
C. $173.75
D. $180
E. $182.50 ANS C
12. Grace has 16 jellybeans in her pocket. She has 8 red ones, 4 green ones, and 4 blue ones.
What is the minimum number of jellybeans she must take out of her pocket to ensure that
she has one of each color?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 13
E. 16 ANS D
13. If r = 5 z then 15 z = 3 y, then r =
A. y
B. 2 y
C. 5 y
, D. 10 y
E. 15 y ANS A
14. If 300 jellybeans cost you x dollars. How many jellybeans can you purchase for 50 cents
at the same rate?
A. 150/x
B. 150x
C. 6x
D. 1500/x
E. 600x ANS A
15. Lee worked 22 hours this week and made $132. If she works 15 hours next week at the
same pay rate, how much will she make?
A. $57
B. $90
C. $104
D. $112
E. $122 ANS C
effects of climate change. On the other hand, developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable
to climate impacts, argue that their right to economic development should not be hampered by the need
to address global environmental concerns.Ethically, the question arises of whether developed nations
owe a debt to developing countries in terms of environmental aid or compensation. Legally,
international agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement attempt to establish frameworks for
collective action. However, enforcement of these agreements and equitable distribution of responsibility
remain significant challenges.#### 7.3 **Biodiversity and Conservation Ethics**The ethical
considerations in biodiversity conservation are vast. While conserving endangered species and
protecting natural ecosystems are globally
16. If 8x + 5x + 2x + 4x = 114, the 5x + 3 =
A. 12
B. 25
C. 33
D. 47
E. 86 ANS C
17. You need to purchase a textbook for nursing school. The book cost $80.00, and the sales
tax where you are purchasing the book is 8.25%. You have $100. How much change will
you receive back?
A. $5.20
B. $7.35
C. $13.40
D. $19.95
E. $21.25 ANS C
18. You purchase a car making a down payment of $3,000 and 6 monthly payments of $225.
How much have you paid so far for the car?
vulnerable to climate impacts, argue that their right to economic development should not be
hampered by the need to address global environmental concerns.Ethically, the question arises of
whether developed nations owe a debt to developing countries in terms of environmental aid or
compensation. Legally, international agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement attempt to
establish frameworks for collective action. However, enforcement of these agreements and
equitable distribution of responsibility remain significant challenges.#### 7.3 **Biodiversity and
Conservation Ethics**The ethical considerations in biodiversity conservation are vast. While
conserving endangered species and protecting natural ecosystems are globally
Guaranty Trust Bank Past Questions and Answers
MATHEMATICS
BASIC ALGEBRA
1. If Lynn can type a page in p minutes, what piece of the page can she do in 5 minutes?
A. 5/p
B. p – 5
C. p + 5
D. p/5
E. 1- p + 5 ANS A
2. If Sally can paint a house in 4 hours, and John can paint the same house in 6 hour, how
long will it take for both of them to paint the house together?
A. 2 hours and 24 minutes
B. 3 hours and 12 minutes
C. 3 hours and 44 minutes
D. 4 hours and 10 minutes
E. 4 hours and 33 minutes ANS A
3. Employees of a discount appliance store receive an additional 20% off of the lowest price
on an item. If an employee purchases a dishwasher during a 15% off sale, how much will
he pay if the dishwasher originally cost $450?
A. $280.90
B. $287
C. $292.50
D. $306
F. $333.89 ANS D
4. The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the
original price?
A. $14,310.40
B. $14,990.90
C. $15,290.70
, D. $15,737.50
E. $16,935.80 ANS D
5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A
A. -2.4
B. 2.4
C. 1.3
D. -1.3
E. 0 ANS A
6. If Leah is 6 years older than Sue, and John is 5 years older than Leah, and the total of
their ages is 41. Then how old is Sue?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 14 ANS A
effects of climate change. On the other hand, developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable
to climate impacts, argue that their right to economic development should not be hampered by the need
to address global environmental concerns.Ethically, the question arises of whether developed nations
owe a debt to developing countries in terms of environmental aid or compensation. Legally,
international agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement attempt to establish frameworks for
collective action. However, enforcement of these agreements and equitable distribution of responsibility
remain significant challenges.#### 7.3 **Biodiversity and Conservation Ethics**The ethical
considerations in biodiversity conservation are vast. While conserving endangered species and
protecting natural ecosystems are globally
7. Alfred wants to invest $4,000 at 6% simple interest rate for 5 years. How much interest
will he receive?
A. $240
B. $480
C. $720
D. $960
E. $1,200 ANS E
8. Jim is able to sell a hand-carved statue for $670 which was a 35% profit over his cost.
How much did the statue originally cost him?
A. $496.30
B. $512.40
C. $555.40
D. $574.90
E. $588.20 ANS A
9. The city council has decided to add a 0.3% tax on motel and hotel rooms. If a traveler
spends the night in a motel room that costs $55 before taxes, how much will the city
receive in taxes from him?
A. 10 cents
B. 11 cents
C. 15 cents
, D. 17 cents
E. 21 cents ANS D
10. A student receives his grade report from a local community college, but the GPA is
smudged. He took the following classes: a 2 hour credit art, a 3 hour credit history, a 4
hour credit science course, a 3 hour credit mathematics course, and a 1 hour science lab.
He received a “B” in the art class, an “A” in the history class, a “C” in the science class, a
“B” in the mathematics class, and an “A” in the science lab. What was his GPA if the
letter grades are based on a 4 point scale? (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0)
A. 2.7
B. 2.8
C. 3.0
D. 3.1
E. 3.2 ANS C
effects of climate change. On the other hand, developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable
to climate impacts, argue that their right to economic development should not be hampered by the need
to address global environmental concerns.Ethically, the question arises of whether developed nations
owe a debt to developing countries in terms of environmental aid or compensation. Legally,
international agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement attempt to establish frameworks for
collective action. However, enforcement of these agreements and equitable distribution of responsibility
remain significant challenges.#### 7.3 **Biodiversity and Conservation Ethics**The ethical
considerations in biodiversity conservation are vast. While conserving endangered species and
protecting natural ecosystems are globally
11. Simon arrived at work at 8:15 A.M. and left work at 10: 30 P.M. If Simon gets paid by
the hour at a rate of $10 and time and ½ for any hours worked over 8 in a day. How much
did Simon get paid?
A. $120.25
B. $160.75
C. $173.75
D. $180
E. $182.50 ANS C
12. Grace has 16 jellybeans in her pocket. She has 8 red ones, 4 green ones, and 4 blue ones.
What is the minimum number of jellybeans she must take out of her pocket to ensure that
she has one of each color?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 13
E. 16 ANS D
13. If r = 5 z then 15 z = 3 y, then r =
A. y
B. 2 y
C. 5 y
, D. 10 y
E. 15 y ANS A
14. If 300 jellybeans cost you x dollars. How many jellybeans can you purchase for 50 cents
at the same rate?
A. 150/x
B. 150x
C. 6x
D. 1500/x
E. 600x ANS A
15. Lee worked 22 hours this week and made $132. If she works 15 hours next week at the
same pay rate, how much will she make?
A. $57
B. $90
C. $104
D. $112
E. $122 ANS C
effects of climate change. On the other hand, developing countries, which are often the most vulnerable
to climate impacts, argue that their right to economic development should not be hampered by the need
to address global environmental concerns.Ethically, the question arises of whether developed nations
owe a debt to developing countries in terms of environmental aid or compensation. Legally,
international agreements like the Paris Climate Agreement attempt to establish frameworks for
collective action. However, enforcement of these agreements and equitable distribution of responsibility
remain significant challenges.#### 7.3 **Biodiversity and Conservation Ethics**The ethical
considerations in biodiversity conservation are vast. While conserving endangered species and
protecting natural ecosystems are globally
16. If 8x + 5x + 2x + 4x = 114, the 5x + 3 =
A. 12
B. 25
C. 33
D. 47
E. 86 ANS C
17. You need to purchase a textbook for nursing school. The book cost $80.00, and the sales
tax where you are purchasing the book is 8.25%. You have $100. How much change will
you receive back?
A. $5.20
B. $7.35
C. $13.40
D. $19.95
E. $21.25 ANS C
18. You purchase a car making a down payment of $3,000 and 6 monthly payments of $225.
How much have you paid so far for the car?
