T&P CELL

Quantitative Test – 1
Answer sheet

Question 1 40 % of 280 =?
No
A 112
B 116
C 115
D 125
Explanation The Correct answer; option (A)

Explanation:

x % of a given number 'n' =

x = 40 and n = 280

∴ 40 % of 280 = * 280 = 112

Question 2 Whose 35% is 280?

No
A 700
B 750
C 800
D 850
Explanation The Correct answer; option (C)

Explanation:

Let the required value is x.

As per question; 35% of x = 280

Question 3 45 *? = 35% of 900
No
A 6
B 7
C 9
D 4
Explanation The Correct answer; option (B)

Explanation:

Let the missing value is x.

∴ 45 * x = *900

45 x = 315

Question 4 If 40% of an amount is 250, what will be 60% of that

No amount?
A 300
B 320
C 375
 D 400
Explanation The Correct answer; option (C)

Explanation:

Let the amount be x.

As per question: 40% of x = 250

Now, 60% of 625 = * 625 = 375

Question 5 If 30 % of 1520 + 40 % of 800 = x % of 5000, find the

No value of x.
A 14.42%
B 15.52%
C 12.22%
D 18.82%
Explanation The Correct answer; option (B)

Explanation:

As per question:
Question 6 What is 3% of 5%?
No
A 60 %
B 70 %
C 65 %
D 75 %
Explanation The Correct answer; option (A)

Explanation:

Question 7 Find the value of 25% of 10% of Rs. 800.

No
A 25
B 20
C 21
D 23
Explanation The Correct answer; option (B)

Explanation:

= 25 % of 80

= 20

Question 8 If two values are 20% and 60% of a third value, what
No percentage is the first value of the second value?
A 22.2%
B 33.3%
C 27.7%
D 31.1%
Explanation The Correct answer; option (B)
 Explanation:

Let the third value is x.

Then, first value=

Second value =

Question 9 If the height of Ramesh is less by 20% than Suresh, the

No height of Suresh will be greater than that of Ramesh by
how many percent?
A 25%
B 30%
C 32%
D 28%
Explanation The Correct answer; option (A)

Explanation:

Let the height of Suresh is x and height of Ramesh is y.

Then, height of Ramesh = x - 20% of x

y = x- x

y=x-
 x= y

Now, height of Suresh - height of Ramesh

∴ Height of Suresh will be greater than that of Ramesh

by

Question 10 The population of a town is increased from 54500 to

No 58500 in one year. What is the percentage increase in
the population?
A 6.34%
B 5.34%
C 7.34%
D 4.34%
Explanation The Correct answer; option (C)

Explanation:

Increase in population = 58500 - 54500 = 4000

∴Percentage increase = * 100 = 7.34 %

Question 11 The population of a town is decreasing at a rate of 10%
No per annum. If the population two years ago was 20,000,
what is the present population?
A 15000
B 15200
C 16000
D 16200
Explanation Correct answer; option (D)

Explanation:

Apply formula:

=16200

Question 12 Two candidates contested an election. The winning

No candidate scored 54% and won by 88 votes. If 58 votes
were declared invalid, find the total number of votes
polled in the election?
A 1042
B 1100
C 1158
D 1188
Explanation Correct answer; option (C)

Explanation:

Let the valid votes = x

As per question; 54% of x-46% of x = 88

8% of x = 88
 ∴ Total votes polled = valid votes + invalid votes

= 1100 + 58 = 1158

Question 13 In an examination, 25% candidates failed in English and

No 35 % students failed in Math.If 15 % candidates failed in
both, what is the percentage of candidates who passed in
both the subjects?
A 45 %
B 50 %
C 55 %
D 58 %
Explanation Correct answer; option (C)

Explanation:

Apply formula: = 100 - (x + y - z)

x = 25%

y = 35 %

z = 15 %

∴ Required percentage of candidates = 100 - (25 + 35 -

15)

= 100 - 45 = 55%

Question 14 Naresh's monthly income is reduced by 15%. By what

No percentage his monthly income must be increased so
that it is again equal to his original monthly income?
A 16.6%
B 15.6%
C 14.6%
D 17.6%
Explanation Correct answer; option (D)

Explanation:

Let Naresh's monthly income is x.

New income = x - 15% x

The income is reduced by ,So, should be added to

his new income so that it becomes equal to his

original monthly income.

∴ Required percentage increase in monthly income =

* 100

Question 15 Passing marks in an examination are 40%. If a candidate

No gets 65 marks and fails by 15 marks, the maximum
marks in the examination are
A 200
B 220
 C 180
D 250
Explanation Correct answer; option (A)

Explanation:

Let maximum marks are x.

Then, passing marks would be = 40 % x

As per question; x = 65 + 15

Question 16 Ram spends 70% of his salary and deposits 15 % of his

No salary in the bank. If he is left with Rs. 1500, what is his
monthly salary?
A Rs.9000
B Rs.9500
C Rs.10000
D Rs.10500
Explanation Correct answer; option (C)

Explanation:

Let salary of Ram is Rs. x

As per question; x - (70 % of x + 15 % of x) = 1500

x - 85% of x = 1500

15% of x = 1500
Question 17 If A's income is 12 % more than B's income, B's income is
No how much less than A's income?
A 9.7%
B 10.7%
C 11.7 %
D 12.7%
Explanation Correct answer; option (B)

Explanation:

Apply formula;

r = 12 %

Question 18 On increasing the price of tickets for a show by 20 % the

No audience decreases by 30%. What is the effect on
revenue?
A 16% increase
B 16% decrease
C 4% increase
D 4% decrease
Explanation Correct answer; option (B)

Explanation:

Apply formula: Effect on revenue

= percent increase - percent decrease -

= 20 - 30 -
 = - 10 -

= -10 - 6 = - 16 %

'-' sign shows decrease in revenue.

Question 19 If the price of sugar increases by 10%, by what

No percentage a housewife should reduce the consumption
of sugar so that expense is not increased?
A 5.5%
B 7.1%
C 9.1%
D 10%
Explanation Correct answer; option (C)

Explanation:

Apply formula:=

x = 10%

Percentage decrease in consumption =

Question 20 If 16(2/3) % of a number is added to itself, the number
No becomes 1400. Find the original number.
A 1100
B 1356
C 1000
D 1200
Explanation Answer: d
Explanation:
Let the number is = x
Now, 16(2/3) % = 16(2/3) * (1/100) = 1/6
So, we have, x + x/6 = 7x/6
As per question, 7x/6 = 1400
So, x = 6* 1400/7 = 1200

Question 21 When the numerator is increased by 200%, and the

No denominator is increased by 350%, the resultant fraction
is 5/12. Find the original fraction.
A 5/9
B 11/13
C 8/9
D 5/8
Explanation Answer: d
Explanation:
Let the original fractions = x/y
So, as per question, (x+ (200/100) * x)/ (y+ (350/100) *
y) = 5/12
(300x/100)/ (450y/100) = 5/12
After solving this equation, we get (x/y) = 5/8
Hence, the original fraction was 5/8

Question 22 A number is supposed to multiply by ¾ but by mistake, it

No is divided by ¾. Find the % error.
A 77.77% error
B 36% error
C 10% error
D No error
Explanation Answer: a
Explanation:
Note: A number divided by ¾ = multiplied by 4/3.
Now, take LCM of denominators of ¾, and 4/3
i.e., LCM of 4 and 3 = 12
i.) (3/4) * 12 = 9
ii.) (4/3) * 12 = 16
Difference = 16-9 = 7, and original = 9
(7/9) * 100= 77.77 % error.
Question 23 An exam comprises 80 questions carrying one mark
No each, Parvez answers 65% of the first 40 questions
correctly. How much percent of the remaining 40
questions does he need to answer correctly to score 75%
in this exam?
A 80%
B 85%
C 73%
D 40%
Explanation Answer: b
Explanation:
Total marks = 80
65% of 40 = (65/100) * 40 = 26
And, 75% of 80 = (75/100) * 80 = 60
i.e., the required marks 60-26 = 34
So, he needs to answer 34 questions correctly out of the
remaining 40 questions.
The required percentage = 34/40 * 100 = 85%

Question 24 If the radius of a circle is increased by 50%, what will be

No the percentage increase in its area?
A 148%
B 50%
C 100%
D 125%
Explanation Answer: d
Explanation:
Solution 1:

Concept: 50% increment

The above concept shows that when the old value is 2
units then a 50% increment means an increase of one
unit, i.e. the old value becomes 3 after a 50% increment.
I.e. old value = 2 new value after 50% increment = 2+1
+3
Let old radius= 2, and after the increment, it becomes 3.
i.e., Old area: new area
pi * (22) : pi * (32)
Cancel the constant term, we get
4: 9
The difference between old and new is 5 (4-5).
i.e., required % = (diff/original) * 100
 (5/4) * 100 = 125%
So, the area of the circle increases by 125%.

Question 25 If the length of a rectangle is increased by 37.5% and its

No breadth is decreased by 20%, find the change in its area.
A 15% increase
B 13% decrease
C 10% increase
D 10% decrease
Explanation Answer: C
Explanation:
Area of rectangle = length * breadth
Length is Increased by 37.5% = 37(1/2)* 1/100 = 3/8
Breath is decreased by 20% = 1/5
l * b = Area
Old: 8 * 5 = 40
New: 11 * 4 = 44
Difference = 44-40 = 4
Original = 40
The percentage change is equal to (difference / original)
* 100.
(4/40) *100 = 10% increase.

Question 26 The price of a product is reduced by 25%, but the daily

No sale of the article is increased by 30%. Find the net effect
on the daily sale.
A 2.5% increase
B 1.5% decrease
C 2% increase
D 2.5% decrease
Explanation Answer: d
Explanation:
We can say that the price of one unit * no. of units sold =
Total Sale
Let the initial price of product = 100, sale =100 items.
Then, Total Sale = 100 * 100 = 10000
ATQ, price reduces to 25%.
So, the new price = 100-25 = 75
Sale increase to 30%,
So, the new sale = 100+30= 130
Now, the new total sale = 75* 130 = 9750
Difference = 10000 - 9750 = 250
% net effect = (diff/original)* 100
= (250/10,000) * 100 = 2.5
So, the net effect on daily sale = 2.5% decrease

Question 27 A mixture of 20 kg of milk and water contains 90% milk.

No How many kilograms of water should be added so that
water becomes 40%?
A 10 kg
B 20 kg
C 12 kg
D 8 kg
Explanation Answer: a
Explanation:
Milk : water
Original Percentage: (90% : 10%)
Or 9:1
Total milk = 9 + 1 = 10 units of milk
We have 10 units = 20 kg
So, 1 unit = 20/10 = 2 kg.
New Percentage:60% : 40%
Or, (3 : 2)
On multiplying by 3 to make the ratio of milk equal, as
the quality of milk remains the same, the ratio of water
becomes 6.
(3 : 2) * 3
Or, 9 : 6 (ratio of water)
Now, the difference between the old and new ratio of
water = 6 - 1 = 5 units.
1 unit = 2 kg
So, the required kg of water = 5 * 2 = 10 kg
Question 28 The population of a town increases by 16(2/3) % in the
No first year, decreases by 37.5% in the second year, and
increases by 57(1/7) % in the third year. The population
of the town becomes 55000 after these 3 years. Find the
initial population of the town 3 years ago.
A 52000
B 50000
C 48000
D 56250
Explanation Answer: c
Explanation:
Let the initial population = P
16(2/3) % = 16(2/3) * 1/100 = 1/6
Similarly, 37.5 % = 3/8
57(1/7) % = 4/7
1st-year 2nd-year 3rd-year
(+1/6) (-3/8) (+4/7)
Here, a + sign indicates an increase, and a - sign
indicates a decrease.

Concept: 50% =
The above concept shows that when old value is 2 units
then a 50% increment means an increase of one unit, i.e.
the old value becomes 3 after a 50% increment.
I.e. old value = 2 new value after 50% increment = 2+1
+3
Now, let the initial population P.
As per question:
After an increment of 1/6, the new value will be 7/6.
And, after a decrease of -3/8, the new value will be 5/8.
And, after an increase of 4/7, the new value will be 11/7.
Now, as per question = [[[P * (7/6)] * (5/8)] * (11/7)] =
55000
So, the initial population, P = 48000

Question 29 The salary of a man per hour is increased by 20%, and

No his working hours is decreased by 25%. If the original
income is Rs. 4000. Find the new income.
A 2000
B 2500
C 3000
D 3600
Explanation Answer: d
Explanation:
Income = per hour salary * duration
Increase in per hour salary = 20% = 1/5
Working hours are reduced by 25% = - ¼
Per hour salary * duration = Income
 Use Concept: 50%
The above concept shows that when old value is 2 units
then a 50% increment means an increase of one unit, i.e.
the old value becomes 3 after a 50% increment.
I.e. old value = 2 new value after 50% increment = 2+1
+3
AS per question:
An increase of 20 % in per hour salary = 6/5
An decrease of 25% = 3/4
Now, as per above two values:
Old income: 5 (per hour salary) * 4 (working hour) = 20
(but the original income is given 4000)
Similarly, new income: 6 * 3 = 18
Now, we multiply 20 with 200 to make it = 4000
Then, 18 is also multiplied with 200 to find the required
new income. 18 * 200 = 3600

Question 30 If 40% of 60% of 3/5 of a number is 504, what will be the

No 25% of 2/5 of that number?
A 350
B 150
C 175
D 230
Explanation Answer: a
Explanation:
Let the number is x.
(40/100) * (60/100) * (3/5) * x = 504
x= 3500
Now, (25/100)*(2/5)* 3500 = 350