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IBPS PO Percentages Questions
Practise percentages (quantitative aptitude) for the IBPS Probationary Officer Examination: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Percentages practice
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Q1.What is 25% of 600?
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Answer: C — 150
25% of 600 = 25/100 × 600 = 150.
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Q2.The price of an item changes from ₹175 to ₹196.88. What is the percentage change?
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Answer: B — 12.5% increase
Change = 21.88 on a base of 175: 21.88/175 × 100 = 12.5% increase. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q3.Two successive discounts of 15% and 15% are equivalent to a single discount of:
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Answer: B — 27.75%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 15 + 15 − 15×15/100 = 27.75%.
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Q4.What is 45% of 820?
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Answer: C — 369
45% of 820 = 45/100 × 820 = 369.
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Q5.What is 60% of 580?
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Answer: C — 348
60% of 580 = 60/100 × 580 = 348.
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Q6.Two successive discounts of 10% and 20% are equivalent to a single discount of:
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Answer: A — 28%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 10 + 20 − 10×20/100 = 28%.
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Q7.What is 35% of 340?
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Answer: A — 119
35% of 340 = 35/100 × 340 = 119.
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Q8.What is 40% of 780?
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Answer: C — 312
40% of 780 = 40/100 × 780 = 312.
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Q9.The price of an item changes from ₹425 to ₹255. What is the percentage change?
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Answer: C — 40% decrease
Change = -170 on a base of 425: -170/425 × 100 = 40% decrease. Always divide by the ORIGINAL value.
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Q10.Two successive discounts of 20% and 12% are equivalent to a single discount of:
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Answer: A — 29.6%
Net discount = a + b − ab/100 = 20 + 12 − 20×12/100 = 29.6%.
How to approach percentages questions
Convert percentages to fractions you know by heart (12.5% = 1/8, 37.5% = 3/8, 16.67% = 1/6) and always divide a change by the ORIGINAL value. Two successive changes of a% and b% combine to a + b + ab/100.
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IBPS Probationary Officer Examination — conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Recruits Probationary Officers for participating public sector banks through prelims, mains and interview.
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IBPS PO practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Simple & Compound Interest | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Verbal Reasoning & Analogies | Reasoning | Calculated + question bank |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Economy & Banking Awareness | General awareness | Question bank |