Numerical Test Question 51 – Forecast translation demand
Scenario
A public information service is forecasting next month’s requests for translated documents. The expected change is applied to the previous month’s volume for each language.
| Language | Requests last month | Forecast change |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 625 | Increase 12% |
| Arabic | 500 | Increase 8% |
| Romanian | 450 | Decrease 4% |
| Urdu | 400 | Increase 15% |
Question
What is the forecast total number of requests across the four languages next month?
- A. 2,112
- B. 2,152
- C. 2,132
- D. 2,092
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Correct answer: C. 2,132
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