1000+ Speed Maths Questions for Bank Exams - 1

Question: 1

Express $${7}/{8}$$ as percentage.

(A) $$47{1}/{2}$$

(B) $$67{1}/{2}$$

(C) $$87{1}/{2}$$

(D) $$97{1}/{4}$$

Ans: C

$${7}/{8}$$ = $$({7}/{8} × 100)$$% = $${175}/{2}%$$ = $$87{1}/{2}%$$.

Question: 2

The production of wheat across the country in the year 2003 was 5600 tons. In the same year if 700 tons of wheat was produced in the state of Haryana. What percentage did it contribution to the total production of wheat across the country?

(A) 12.5%

(B) 13%

(C) 13.5%

(D) 14%

Ans: A

Required % = $${700}/{5600} × 100$$ = $${100}/{8}$$ = 12.5.

Question: 3

If the height of a triangle is decreases by 40% and its base is increased by 40%. What will be effect on its area?

(A) 8% increase

(B) 16% increase

(C) 16% decrease

(D) no change

Ans: C

Required effect = $$(+40 - 40 - {40 × 40} / {100})$$% = - 16%.

i.e., the area will decrease by 16%.

Question: 4

Suganya spends 40% of her salary on food, 20% on house rent, 10% on entertainment and 10% on conveyance. If her savings at the end of a month are Rs. 1500, then her salary per month (in Rs.) is

(A) 6000

(B) 7000

(C) 7500

(D) 8000

Ans: C

Salary = $${1500} /{20} × 100$$ = Rs. 7500

Question: 5

75% of a number is 380 more than 35 of the same number. What is 20% of that number?

(A) 170

(B) 180

(C) 190

(D) 190.5

Ans: B

40% of the number = 380

∴ 20% of the number = 190

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