Banking Aptitude and Reasoning Practice Test

Ten quick questions on percentages, interest, ratios and reasoning, the kind of speed practice that helps in IBPS and SBI preliminary exams.

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  1. Question 1 of 10

    What is 20% of 150?

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    Answer: 30. 20% of 150 = (20 / 100) × 150 = 30.

  2. Question 2 of 10

    What is the simple interest on ₹5,000 at 8% per year for 2 years?

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    Answer: ₹800. SI = (P × R × T) / 100 = (5000 × 8 × 2) / 100 = ₹800.

  3. Question 3 of 10

    An item bought for ₹400 is sold for ₹500. What is the profit percentage?

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    Answer: 25%. Profit = ₹100. Profit % = (100 / 400) × 100 = 25%. Always divide by the cost price.

  4. Question 4 of 10

    What is the average of 10, 20, 30 and 40?

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    Answer: 25. Average = (10 + 20 + 30 + 40) / 4 = 100 / 4 = 25.

  5. Question 5 of 10

    ₹120 is divided in the ratio 1:2. What is the larger share?

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    Answer: ₹80. There are 3 parts, so one part = ₹40. The larger share is 2 parts = ₹80.

  6. Question 6 of 10

    A can finish a job in 10 days and B in 15 days. How long do they take working together?

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    Answer: 6 days. Together they do 1/10 + 1/15 = 1/6 of the job per day, so they need 6 days.

  7. Question 7 of 10

    What comes next in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?

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    Answer: 30. The gaps are 4, 6, 8, so the next gap is 10. 20 + 10 = 30.

  8. Question 8 of 10

    Which number is the odd one out: 9, 16, 25, 30?

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    Answer: 30. 9, 16 and 25 are perfect squares. 30 is not.

  9. Question 9 of 10

    A person walks 3 km north and then 4 km east. How far are they from the start?

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    Answer: 5 km. The path forms a right-angled triangle: √(3² + 4²) = √25 = 5 km.

  10. Question 10 of 10

    If CAT is written as DBU, how is DOG written in the same code?

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    Answer: EPH. Each letter moves forward by one: D to E, O to P, G to H.

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