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Q1. A student has got 32 marks out of 50. Find the percentage of marks he got:

• 64%
• 32%
• 74%
• 84%

Solution

Q2. Meena has 5 one rupee coins for every 2 five rupee coins in her pocket. She has ____% less number of five rupee coins than one rupee coins.

• 150
• 60.2
• 30.5
• 42.8

Solution

There are 5 one rupee coins for every 2 five rupee coins. Thus, the ratio of 1 rupee to 5 rupee coins is 5:2 So difference =

Q3. Cost of a car is Rs 2,50,000 and that of a motorbike is Rs 50,000. The ratio of cost of car to the bike is:

• 15 : 5
• 25 : 1
• 1 : 5
• 5 : 1

Solution

Cost of car = Rs. 250000 Cost of bike = Rs. 50000 Ratio =  

Q4. If a student got 15 marks out of 25 then percentage of marks is:

• 60%
• 50%
• 40%
• 75%

Solution

% of marks =

Q5. 0.64 can be written in percent form as

• 64%
• 32%
• 54%
• 46%

Solution

Q6. Rahul borrows a sum of Rs. 10,000 for 2 years at a rate of interest 4% per annum. Find his simple interest.

• Rs. 700
• Rs. 800
• Rs. 850
• Rs. 750

Solution

Here,Principal = Rs.10000, Years = 2, Interest rate = 4%

Q7. Aman invited some of his friends on his birthday party. The ratio of number of boys and girls was 13 : 7 in the party. What percent of his friends are boys?

• 35%
• 65%
• 60%
• 52%

Solution

Q8. If the cost of water bottle is decreased from Rs 15 to Rs 12 then the percentage decrease is:

• 10%
• 20%
• 3%
• 13%

Solution

Original Value = Rs 15 Decrease in Value = Rs (15 - 12) = Rs 3

Q9. If 40 is divided in the ratio 3 : 7 then its two parts are:

• 18 and 22
• 16 and 24
• 12 and 28
• 14 and 26

Solution

I part  II part

Q10. 25% of 32 is:

• 8
• 16
• 4
• 12

Solution

Q11. The meaning of percentage is:

• Per unit
• Per ten
• Per hundred
• Per thousand

Solution

Percentage means per hundred.

Q12. If SP > CP then then which of the following option is correct.

• Profit = CP - SP
• Loss = CP - SP
• Profit = SP - CP
• Loss = SP - CP

Solution

Whenever SP is greater than CP, there is a profit. i.e. Profit = SP - CP

Q13. The price of a watch is Rs.550. If there is a 10% hike in price, then the new price will be:

• Rs.560
• Rs.565
• Rs.610
• Rs.605

Solution

New price = old price + hiked amount               = Rs.              = Rs.(550 + 55)              = Rs.605

Q14. If P = Rs. 4000, R = 5% and T = 3 years then simple interest is:

• Rs. 550
• Rs. 650
• Rs. 500
• Rs. 600

Solution

So, SI = Rs.600. 

Q15. A mixture is obtained by mixing 12 kg of wheat with 18 kg of rice. Find the percentage of rice in the mixture.

• 40%
• 50%
• 60%
• 70%

Solution

Total mixture = 12 kg + 18 kg = 30 kg

Q16. Aayushi buys a TV for Rs 12,000 and spent Rs 500 on cartage and finally sell it back for Rs 10,000 after 3 months. Find her loss amount.

• Rs 2700
• Rs 2600
• Rs 2500
• Rs 2400

Solution

Amount spent on TV = Rs 12000 + Rs 500 = Rs 12500 SP of TV = Rs 10000 Thus, Loss Amount = Rs (12500 - 10000) = Rs 2500

Q17. If out of 250 students 40 are boys then the percentage of boys is:

• 15%
• 16%
• 20%
• 12%

Solution

Q18. If SP < CP, then which of the following option is correct.

• Profit = CP - SP
• Loss = CP - SP
• Profit = SP - CP
• Loss = SP - CP

Solution

Whenever SP is less than CP, there is always a loss. i.e. Loss = CP - SP

Q19. The ratio of 5 cm to 5 m is:

• 1:50
• 1:1
• 1:100
• 1:10

Solution

Since 5 m = 500 cm So the ratio is = 5:500 = 1:100.

Q20. The simple interest for the principal Rs. 3000, time 2 years and rate of interest 5% is:

• Rs. 300
• Rs. 350
• Rs. 400
• Rs. 200

Solution

P = Rs.3000, R = 5%, T = 2 Years = Rs. 300

Q21. Which of the following pair of ratios are equal?

• 2:3 and 8:16
• 2:3 and 8:12
• 2:3 and 4:12
• 2:3 and 8:20

Solution

2:3 and 8:12, as both are equivalent.

Q22. The decimal number 0.20 is equal to the percentage:

• 200%
• 0.2%
• 2%
• 20%

Solution

Q23. A chair was sold for Rs.1008 at a gain of 12%. Find the cost price of the chair.

• Rs. 950
• Rs. 900
• Rs. 780
• Rs. 700

Solution

SP = Rs. 1008  Gain % = 12% Now, Thus, CP = Rs.= Rs. 900

Q24. David takes a loan of Rs. 2000 for one year at 12% per year as rate of interest. He has to pay Rs._____ at the end of one year.

• 12
• 240
• 2012
• 2240

Solution

P = Rs.2000, T = 1 year, R = 12% Thus, Interest = = Rs. 240  Hence, total amount to be paid = P + I = Rs. (2000 + 240) = Rs. 2240

Q25. To make Dhokla, three parts chana powder and one part soda powder is required. What percentage of such a mixture would be chana powder?

• 25%
• 75%
• 33.33%
• 66.66%

Solution

Q26. What is the ratio of 10 Kg to 500 gms?

• 20 : 1
• 2 : 1
• 1 : 20
• 1 : 1

Solution

Since 1 Kg = 1000 gms 10 Kg = 10,000 gms So required ratio = 10000 : 500                        = 20 : 1

Q27. If there is a discount of 40% on an article costing Rs. 7000, then the price after discount is:

• Rs.4500
• Rs. 4200
• Rs. 4400
• Rs. 4600

Solution

Discount = 40% on Rs.7000 =  = Rs. 2800 Therefore, SP = Rs. (7000 - 2800) = Rs. 4200.

Q28. If 4% of x is 100 then the value of x is:

• 4000
• 400
• 250
• 2500

Solution

Q29. Ramsey paid Rs. 36 as interest for 2 years at 12% per year. What is the amount borrowed?

• Rs. 120
• Rs. 180
• Rs. 150
• Rs. 200

Solution

SI = Rs.36, Time = 2 years, Rate of interest = 12%

Q30. If CP = Rs. 120 and SP = Rs. 150, then profit percent is

• 25%
• 20%
• 30%
• 24%

Solution

CP = Rs. 120, SP = Rs. 150 Thus, Profit = SP - CP = Rs. (150 - 120) = Rs. 30

Q31. The revenue of JMF Company decreases from Rs 30000 to Rs 27000. What is the percentage decrease?

• 10%
• 11.11%
• 12%
• 8%

Solution

Q32. If 20% of a number is 30 then its 10% is:

• 15
• 20
• 10
• 5

Solution

Q33. In Semant Vihar Society, 40% of the members are senior citizens. 50% of senior citizens are older than 70 years. Find the percentage of members older than 70 years.

• 50%
• 40%
• 20%
• 25%

Solution

Q34. Rahul got 65% of marks in his Math exam. If the maximum marks for the exam is 80, find the marks obtained by him.

• 52
• 54
• 56
• 58

Solution

Q35. In a class of 40 students, 20% are selected for a trip to Goa. Find the number of students going for the trip.

• 20
• 8
• 4
• 12

Solution

Q36. Natural air contains oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the ratio 12 : 5 : 3. Find the percentage of nitrogen in the air.

• 25%
• 60%
• 15%
• 20%

Solution

Q37. Ahmed repaid an amount of Rs. 9125 to the bank which includes an interest of Rs 625. What was the money that he borrowed from the bank ?

• Rs 8500
• Rs 9500
• Rs 9750
• Rs 9000

Solution

Rs 9125 includes interest of Rs. 625. Hence, amount borrowed from the bank = Rs (9125 - 625) = Rs 8500

Q38. A shopkeeper buys a trouser for Rs. 250 and sells at 12% profit. How much does he sell it for?

• Rs. 30
• Rs. 280
• Rs. 220
• Rs. 300

Solution

Here, Cost Price = Rs.250 Gain% = 12% Now, Thus, SP =  = Rs. 280

Q39. A sum of money is divided among Ravi, Ankit and Raj in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 3. How much money will Ravi get if Ankit gets Rs. 216.

• Rs. 162
• Rs. 270
• Rs. 540
• Rs. 250

Solution

Q40. 56% is equal to the decimal number:

• 5.60
• 0.56
• 56.0
• 0.056