Free Quantitative Reasoning MCQs with Answers
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Quantitative reasoning applies arithmetic and basic algebra to numerical relationships, including percentages, ratios, averages, fractions, proportions, profit and loss, rates, time, work and measurement. Questions focus on translating words into equations, choosing an efficient method and checking whether the result is numerically reasonable.
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- A. unchanged
- B. decreased by 4%
- C. increased by 5%
- D. decreased by 6%
Explanation: Let's assume that the original values of x and y are X and Y, respectively.If x is decreased by 20%, then its new value is:x = X - 0.2X =…
Correct answer: decreased by 4%- A. 200%
- B. 400%
- C. 500%
- D. 600%
Explanation: To determine by what percent 4.5 x 105 is greater than 9 x 104, first calculate the difference between the two numbers:Difference = 4.5 x…
Correct answer: 400%- A. 12
- B. 14
- C. 16
- D. 18
Explanation: To solve this problem, we start by calculating the value of x from the equation 125% of x = 80.
Correct answer: 16164. 54 is 120% of k . Which of the following proportions could be used to solve the above expression?
- A. 100/120 = 54/k
- B. 54/100 = 120/k
- C. 100/54 = 120/k
- D. 120/100 = 54/k
Explanation: To solve the problem of finding what number (k) 54 is 120% of, we first convert 120% into a fraction: 120% = 120/100.We set up the…
Correct answer: 120/100 = 54/k- A. $3240
- B. $5150
- C. $5870
- D. $6250
Explanation: To solve this problem, we need to determine what Paul's monthly salary is if Kevin's salary is 72% of it.
Correct answer: $6250- A. $580.00
- B. $620.00
- C. $650.00
- D. $680.00
Explanation: To solve this problem, we need to determine the original price of the cellphone before any discounts were applied.
Correct answer: $580.00- A. 24
- B. 26
- C. 30
- D. 32
Explanation: To solve this problem, we need to determine the amount of the 40% acid solution (x) to mix with the 30% acid solution to achieve a 36%…
Correct answer: 30- A. 70
- B. 80
- C. 90
- D. 100
Explanation: To find the original price of the backpack, let's denote it as $x.First, a 50% profit is added, making the price 1.5x.
Correct answer: 80- A. 200
- B. 218
- C. 400
- D. 435
Explanation: The problem requires calculating the number of students who play varsity sports using given percentages.
Correct answer: 218- A. 12%
- B. 20%
- C. 25%
- D. 30%
Explanation: To solve this problem, you need to understand the concept of percentage savings.
Correct answer: 25%- A. increased by 90%
- B. increased by 10%
- C. unchanged
- D. decreased by 10%
Explanation: The given equation is a = 3.2bc. We are told that b is increased by 150%, making the new value of b = 2.5b (since 150% of b is 1.5b…
Correct answer: unchanged- A. 125
- B. 120
- C. 105
- D. 90
Explanation: Start by translating the sentence into an equation: n = 120% * n - 25 We can simplify 120% as 1.2: n = 1.2n - 25 Now we can solve for n: n…
Correct answer: 125- A. 30%
- B. 50%
- C. 75%
- D. 125%
Explanation: The question asks us to determine how much greater the number of blue cars is compared to the number of red cars in percentage terms.
Correct answer: 75%- A. 3-y
- B. y-3
- C. y+3
- D. 3y
Explanation: The original equation is 2x/2y = 23. Using the quotient rule for exponents, we have 2x-y = 23. This means that x - y = 3.
Correct answer: y+3- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. -2
Explanation: The smallest integer that, when squared, is less than 5 is -2. This is because (-2)2 = 4, which is less than 5.
Correct answer: -2- A. 2
- B. ½
- C. 1
- D. 3
Explanation: As given,y3= 2y2Rearranging,y3/y2= 2y 3-2= 2y1 = 21y = 2Hence, the value of y must be 2.
Correct answer: 2- A. 2 x 5 + 4
- B. 2 x (4+5)
- C. 5 x (2+4)
- D. 4 x (2+5)
Explanation: The correct option is B: 2 x (4+5). According to the BODMAS rule, solve the expression inside the brackets first, which is 4 + 5, giving…
Correct answer: 2 x (4+5)- A. mr
- B. nr
- C. nr/m
- D. mr/n
Explanation: If n books cost r rupees, you can find the cost of m books using the concept of proportionality.
Correct answer: mr/n- A. 2, 2.6, 8/3, 2 ¾
- B. 2, 2 ¾ , 2.6, 8/3
- C. 2, 2.6, 2 ¾ , 8/3
- D. 2, 8/3, 2.6, 2 ¾
Explanation: 2 is the smallest 2 ¾ is larger than 2, 2.6 and 8/3 2.6 is smaller than 2 ¾ 8/3 is smaller than 2 ¾ but larger than 2.6 and 2 So, the…
Correct answer: 2, 2.6, 8/3, 2 ¾- A. 10
- B. 15
- C. 20
- D. 40
Explanation: To solve the problem, first calculate the total number of minutes in a day by multiplying 24 hours by 60 minutes, which equals 1440…
Correct answer: 20