[CBSA OTEE] 16, Ratios Rates and Basic Comparisons

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: * How to convert raw operational output into standardized hourly unit rates for reasoning items * Why comparing unadjusted totals creates common calculation traps on the OTEE * How to apply the BASE framework to systematically evaluate comparative performance data * Methods for calculating proportional resource allocations without specialized job knowledge * Audio-friendly strategies for interpreting numerical tables and rate comparisons on exam day OpenExamPrep is an independent preparation resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Canada Border Services Agency. Access practice questions and learning materials at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/canada-cbsa-otee and watch video guides at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 14, 2026 https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/job-emploi/recruitment-recrutement/assessment-evaluation/exam-examen-eng.html https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/job-emploi/recruitment-recrutement/assessment-evaluation/steps-etapes-eng.html