AFCAT Exam Numerical Ability Percentage Test 2

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• 1

  1. Shyam’s monthly income is Rs. 12,000. He saves Rs. 1,200. Find the percent of his savings.

   

  • A

    A) 10%
     

  • B

    B) 15%
     

  • C

    C) 20%
     

  • D

    D) 25%
     

  Explanation

  (1200 ÷ 12000) × 100 =  10%

• 2

  2. P is 40% less than Q. Q is how much percentage more than P?

   

  • A

    A) 40%
     

  • B

    B) 50%
     

  • C

    C) 66.66%
     

  • D

    D) 80%

  Explanation

  If P = 60, Q = 100 → (100−60)/60 × 100 = 66.66%.

• 3

  3. The population of a town is 176,400. It increases by 5% per year. Find the population after 2 years.

   

  • A

    A) 183,000
     

  • B

    B) 194,040
     

  • C

    C) 194,746
     

  • D

    D) 198,000
     

  Explanation

  176,400 × (1.05)² = 194,040.

• 4

  4. Due to a 30% price increase, sales fall 40%. Find the overall income change.

   

  • A

    A) 10% decrease
     

  • B

    B) 18% decrease
     

  • C

    C) 22% decrease
     

  • D

    D) 28% decrease

  Explanation

  Net Effect = ±A ±B ±(AB/100) = 30 – 40 – (30x40)/100 = −10 -12 = -22%

• 5

  5. A number is reduced by 20% and then increased by 20%. Find the overall change.

   

  • A

    A) No change
     

  • B

    B) 4% decrease
     

  • C

    C) 4% increase
     

  • D

    D) 8% decrease

  Explanation

  Net Effect = ±A ±B ±(AB/100) = 20 – 20 – (20x20)/100 = − 4 %

• 6

  6. If 70% of students passed and there were 200 students, find the number who failed.

  • A

    A) 30
     

  • B

    B) 40
     

  • C

    C) 50
     

  • D

    D) 60

  Explanation

  30% failed = (30/100) × 200 = 60.

• 7

  7. If 20% of a solution of 8 litres is acid, find the amount of pure acid.

   

  • A

    A) 1.2 litres
     

  • B

    B) 1.4 litres
     

  • C

    C) 1.6 litres
     

  • D

    D) 2 litres

  Explanation

  (20/100) × 8 = 1.6.

• 8

  8. A man spends 85% of his income. If he earns Rs. 40,000, how much does he save?

   

  • A

    A) Rs. 6,000
     

  • B

    B) Rs. 7,500
     

  • C

    C) Rs. 5,000
     

  • D

    D) Rs. 8,000

  Explanation

  15% savings = (15/100) × 40,000 = 6,000.

• 9

  9. What percent of 2/7 is 1/35?

   

  • A

    A) 2.5%
     

  • B

    B) 10%
     

  • C

    C) 20%
     

  • D

    D) 25%

  Explanation

  (1/35) ÷ (2/7) × 100 = (1/35 × 7/2) × 100 = 10.

  
   

• 10

  10. A number is increased by 12% to get 224. Find the original number.

   

  • A

    A) 200
     

  • B

    B) 210
     

  • C

    C) 220
     

  • D

    D) 230

  Explanation

  Let number = x → 1.12x = 224 → x = 200.

• 11

  11. Find the total if 12% of it equals Rs. 1080.

   

  • A

    A) 8,000
     

  • B

    B) 9,000
     

  • C

    C) 10,000
     

  • D

    D) 12,000

  Explanation

  (12/100)x = 1080 → x = 9000.

• 12

  12. 40 is what percent of 200?

   

  • A

    A) 10%
     

  • B

    B) 15%
     

  • C

    C) 20%
     

  • D

    D) 25%

  Explanation

  40 ÷ 200 × 100 = 20%.

• 13

  13. A’s income is 40% more than B’s. B’s income is what percent less than A’s?

   

  • A

    A) 28.57%
     

  • B

    B) 30%
     

  • C

    C) 35%
     

  • D

    D) 40%

  Explanation

  (40/140) × 100 = 28.57%.

• 14

  14. 1.14 expressed as a percent of 1.9.

   

  • A

    A) 50%
     

  • B

    B) 60%
     

  • C

    C) 80%
     

  • D

    D) 90%

  Explanation

  (1.14 ÷ 1.9) × 100 = 60%.

• 15

  15. 25% of 240 = ?

   

  • A

    A) 50
     

  • B

    B) 60
     

  • C

    C) 70
     

  • D

    D) 80

  Explanation

  240 × 25/100 = 60.