A sample from the University of Cambridge "uncrammable local examinations" test (Ucles) to assess the thinking skills of applicants.
Mr. Jones has to renew the white lines on a 1 km stretch of road. Each edge of the road is marked with a solid line and there is a "dashed" line in the centre. Drivers are warned of approaching bends by two curved arrows. Mr. Jones will have to paint four curved arrows. The manufacturers have printed the following guidance on each 5 litre drum of paint:
- Solid lines - 5 metres per litre
- Dashed lines - 20 metres per litre
- Curved lines - 3 litres each
How many drums of paint will Mr. Jones require?
- 53
- 92
- 93
- 103
- 462