In a maintenance unit the ratio of mechanics to drivers is 3 to 5. If the unit has 96 people in total, how many are mechanics?
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Correct answer to question 32 (Arithmetic Reasoning): 36 mechanics
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A 3 to 5 ratio splits the unit into 3 + 5 = 8 shares, so mechanics are 3 of those 8. One share is 96 divided by 8, or 12 people, and three shares give 36 mechanics.
Updated: November 2026
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