Q 1 Mathematics Percentages
What is 120% of 40?
View answer & explanation Ans: 48
Correct Answer: 48
120% of 40 = 1.2 x 40 = 48.
From: CSS MPT 2027 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 300 One-Liners with Answers (2027) · CSS
Topic MCQs · Mathematics
Percentages MCQs
161 MCQs on Percentages sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 98 solved papers (2002–2027). Below are the top 100 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Q 2 Mathematics Percentages
What is 60% of 70?
View answer & explanation Ans: 42
Correct Answer: 42
60% of 70 = 0.60 × 70 = 42.
From: CSS MPT 2027 Practice Set — Sir Adnan Pack 2 One-Liners with Answers (2027) · CSS
Q 3 Mathematics Percentages
What is 8% of 40 students?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3.2
Correct Answer: 3.2
8% of 40 = 0.08 × 40 = 3.2.
From: Assistant Librarian Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 4 Mathematics Percentages
In a class of 40 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?
View answer & explanation Ans: 32
Correct Answer: 32
20% of 40 = 8 girls, so boys = 40 - 8 = 32.
From: Assistant Librarian Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 5 Mathematics Percentages
Over a two-week span John ate 20 pound of chicken wing & 15 pound hot dogs Kyle at 20% more wings and 40% more hot dogs. Consider only chicken wings and hot dogs. Kyle at Approximately x% more food by weight than john what is x in nearly rounded.
View answer & explanation Ans: 30
Correct Answer: 30
The correct answer is 30, as asked in this question on Percentages.
From: Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 6 Mathematics Percentages
Some students (boys & girls) from different schools appeared for an Olympiad exam 20% of boys & 15% of girls failed in exam. The number of boys who passed the exam was 70 more than girls how passed exam. A total of 90 students failed. Find number of student appeared in exam.
View answer & explanation Ans: 500
Correct Answer: 500
The correct answer is 500, as asked in this question on Percentages.
From: Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 7 Mathematics Percentages
Each side of rectangular field diminished by 40%. By how much percent is the area of the field diminished?
View answer & explanation Ans: 64%
Correct Answer: 64%
New length 0.6L and new width 0.6W give new area 0.36LW, so the area is reduced by 64%.
From: Clubbed Case PMS Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 8 Mathematics Percentages
25% of 200 is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 50
Correct Answer: 50
25% of 200 = 200/4 = 50.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Full Mock Test — Solved MCQs with Answers (2026) · CSS
Q 9 Mathematics Percentages
15% of 200 = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 30
Correct Answer: 30
15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Full Mock Test — Solved MCQs with Answers (2026) · CSS
Q 10 Mathematics Percentages
If 20% of x = 50, then x = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 250
Correct Answer: 250
x = 50 ÷ 0.20 = 250.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Full Mock Test — Solved MCQs with Answers (2026) · CSS
Q 11 Mathematics Percentages
60% of 250 = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 150
Correct Answer: 150
60% of 250 = 0.60 × 250 = 150.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Most Expected MCQs — Practice Set (Islamiat, English & General Abilities Portions) (2026) · CSS
Q 12 Mathematics Percentages
Solve: 15% of 2000
View answer & explanation Ans: 300
Correct Answer: 300
15% of 2000 = 0.15 × 2000 = 300.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Most Expected MCQs — Practice Set (Islamiat, English & General Abilities Portions) (2026) · CSS
Q 13 Mathematics Percentages
A shop sold 25% of its lights and had 1,500 lights remaining. How many lights were there initially?
View answer & explanation Ans: 2,000
Correct Answer: 2,000
The remaining 1,500 lights are 75% of the stock, so the total was 1,500 ÷ 0.75 = 2,000.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 300 One-Liners with Answers (2026) · CSS
Q 14 Mathematics Percentages
Nasir read 60 pages on the first day, which was 20% more than the second day. If the second day’s reading was 1/6 of the book, the total number of pages was ______.
View answer & explanation Ans: 300
Correct Answer: 300
Second day = 60 ÷ 1.20 = 50 pages; 50 is 1/6 of the book, so the book has 300 pages.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 300 One-Liners with Answers (2026) · CSS
Q 15 Mathematics Percentages
If a class has 40 students and 75% passed How many students failed
View answer & explanation Ans: 10
Correct Answer: 10
75% passed means 25% failed, and 25% of 40 = 10.
From: Senior Inspector & Assistant Director Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 16 Mathematics Percentages
There are 60 teachers. 18 are female. Percentage of females is ___?
View answer & explanation Ans: 30%
Correct Answer: 30%
Percentage of females = (18/60) x 100 = 30%.
From: Sergeant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 17 Mathematics Percentages
Three candidates in an election received 1136, 7636, and 11628 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate get?
View answer & explanation Ans: 57%
Correct Answer: 57%
The total votes are 1136 + 7636 + 11628 = 20400. The winner's percentage is (11628 / 20400) * 100 = 57%.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Housing & Urban Development Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 18 Mathematics Percentages
The population of a certain village is 62500. What will be its population after 3 years if it increases geometrically at the rate of 4% annually?
View answer & explanation Ans: 70304
Correct Answer: 70304
Using the compound growth formula: P = 62500 * (1 + 0.04)^3 = 62500 * 1.124864 = 70304.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD and Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 19 Mathematics Percentages
If a person earns 80,000 in a week and saves 20,000, then the amount they spend is 60,000, which is ___ of their total salary.
View answer & explanation Ans: 75%
Correct Answer: 75%
Percentage spent = (60,000 / 80,000) × 100 = 75%.
From: PPSC Deputy Secretary/Controller of Examinations Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 20 Mathematics Percentages
If a person pays Zakat as Rs. 8500, what is the total amount of their wealth?
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 340000
Correct Answer: Rs. 340000
Zakat is 2.5% of total wealth. Total Wealth = 8500 / 0.025 = 340000.
From: PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector Past Paper 2024 (Paper 2) Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 21 Mathematics Percentages
What is 70 percent of 900?
View answer & explanation Ans: 630
Correct Answer: 630
To find the value, multiply 900 by 0.70. 900 * 0.70 = 630.
From: PPSC Media Monitoring Officer Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 22 Mathematics Percentages
A volleyball team won 5 matches, which accounts for 25% of the total matches they played. Determine the total number of matches the team participated:
View answer & explanation Ans: 20
Correct Answer: 20
If 25% equals 5 matches, then 100% (the total) is 5 / 0.25 = 20 matches.
From: PPSC Tehsildar & Board of Revenue Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 23 Mathematics Percentages
If Gohar's salary is 25% less than Babar's salary, then by what percent is Babar's salary greater than Gohar's?
View answer & explanation Ans: 100/3
Correct Answer: 100/3
Let Babar's salary be 100. Gohar's is 75. The difference is 25. The percentage difference relative to Gohar is (25/75) * 100 = 100/3 % (or 33.33%).
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 24 Mathematics Percentages
Jane is playing a board game. On her first turn, she loses 18 percent of her cards. On the second turn, she increases her card count by 36 percent. If her final card count is n, what was her starting count in terms of n?
View answer & explanation Ans: n / (1.36)(0.82)
Correct Answer: n / (1.36)(0.82)
Let start = x. After turn 1: 0.82x. After turn 2: 0.82x * 1.36 = n. Thus, x = n / (1.36 * 0.82).
From: PPSC Assistant Administrative Officer (BS-16) Information & Culture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 25 Mathematics Percentages
What is 20% as a fraction?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1/5
Correct Answer: 1/5
20% means 20 per 100, which reduces to 20/100 = 1/5.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Intelligence (Special Branch) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 26 Mathematics Percentages
Express 0.286 as a percentage.
View answer & explanation Ans: 28.6%
Correct Answer: 28.6%
To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.286 * 100 = 28.6%.
From: PPSC Canal Patwari Past Paper 2023 (Paper 2) Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 27 Mathematics Percentages
80% of 700 is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 560
Correct Answer: 560
(80/100) * 700 = 80 * 7 = 560.
From: PPSC Canal Patwari Past Paper 2023 (Paper 4) Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 28 Mathematics Percentages
The price of a share dropped from 62.50 to 52.50 in a week. What was the percentage change in the price of the share?
View answer & explanation Ans: 16%
Correct Answer: 16%
Percentage change = ((Old - New) / Old) * 100 = ((62.5 - 52.5) / 62.5) * 100 = (10 / 62.5) * 100 = 16%.
From: PPSC Canal Patwari Past Paper 2023 (Paper 4) Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 29 Mathematics Percentages
If 2.5% of a certain number is 250,000, what is the actual value of that number?
View answer & explanation Ans: 10,000,000
Correct Answer: 10,000,000
Calculation: (250,000 / 2.5) * 100 = 10,000,000.
From: PPSC Canal Patwari Past Paper 2023 Solved MCQs (2023) · PPSC
Q 30 Mathematics Percentages
Hamza has Rs. 2000. He bought stationery which is 14% of 2000. How much rupee he left:
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 1720
Correct Answer: Rs. 1720
14% of 2000 = (14/100)*2000 = 280. Remaining amount = 2000 - 280 = 1720.
From: PPSC Food Grain Supervisor (BS-09) Food Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 31 Mathematics Percentages
A merchant has announced 25% rebate on prices of ready-made garments at the time of sale. If a purchaser needs to have a rebate of Rs. 400, then how many shirts, each costing Rs. 320, should he purchase?
View answer & explanation Ans: 5
Correct Answer: 5
Rebate on one shirt = 25% of 320 = Rs. 80. To get a total rebate of Rs. 400, he must buy 400 / 80 = 5 shirts.
From: PPSC Food Grain Supervisor (BS-09) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 32 Mathematics Percentages
25 میں سے 16 نمبر حاصل کئے بتائیں کتنے فیصد نمبر لئے گئے؟
View answer & explanation Ans: 64
Correct Answer: 64
Percentage = (Obtained / Total) * 100. So, (16 / 25) * 100 = 64%.
From: PPSC Food Grain Supervisor (BS-09) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 33 Mathematics Percentages
84000 پر 1.8% کے حساب سے پراپرٹی پر ٹیکس کتنا بنے گا؟
View answer & explanation Ans: 1512
Correct Answer: 1512
Tax = 1.8% of 84000 = (1.8 / 100) * 84000 = 18 * 84 = Rs. 1512.
From: PPSC Food Grain Supervisor (BS-09) Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 34 Mathematics Percentages
The value of an article which was purchased 2 years ago depreciates at 12% per annum. If its present value is Rs. 9680, the price at which it was purchased is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 12500
Correct Answer: Rs. 12500
Using the depreciation formula A = P(1 - R/100)^n: 9680 = P(1 - 0.12)^2. P = 9680 / (0.88 * 0.88) = 12500.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk BS-11 Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 35 Mathematics Percentages
A school has only four classes that contain 10, 20, 30 and 40 students respectively. The pass percentage of these classes are 20%, 30%, 60% and 100% respectively. Find the pass % of the entire school.
View answer & explanation Ans: 66%
Correct Answer: 66%
Total passed = (0.2*10) + (0.3*20) + (0.6*30) + (1.0*40) = 2 + 6 + 18 + 40 = 66. Total students = 100. Percentage = 66%.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PESSI Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Q 36 Mathematics Percentages
There are twice as many boys as there are girls. If 30% of the boys and 45% of the girls failed in the exams, then what percentage of the class passed the exams?
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
Let girls = x, boys = 2x. Passed girls = 55% of x = 0.55x. Passed boys = 70% of 2x = 1.4x. Total passed = 1.95x out of 3x. (1.95/3)*100 = 65%.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 37 Mathematics Percentages
If P is 6 times greater than Q, then by what percent is Q smaller than P?
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
If P = 6Q, the difference is 5Q. The percentage smaller is (5Q / 6Q) * 100 = 83.33%.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 38 Mathematics Percentages
A man annual production sells in 75000.The use of 10% will be
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
10% of 75,000 is 7,500. Since 7,500 is not in the options, 'None of these' is correct.
From: PPSC Assistant / Head Clerk (BS-16) Livestock & Dairy Development Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Q 39 Mathematics Percentages
A man paid 8500 zakat what will be his income:
View answer & explanation Ans: 340000
Correct Answer: 340000
Zakat is calculated at 2.5%. If 2.5% = 8500, then 100% = 8500 / 0.025 = 340,000.
From: PPSC Assistant / Head Clerk (BS-16) Livestock & Dairy Development Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Q 40 Mathematics Percentages
A man annual production sells in 3481600. The use of 10% will be
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
10% of 3,481,600 is 348,160. This correct value is missing from the explicit options.
From: PPSC Assistant / Head Clerk (BS-16) Livestock & Dairy Development Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Q 41 Mathematics Percentages
On a certain item the price is decreased to 0.42 from 0.62. What is the actual percentage of discount?
View answer & explanation Ans: 32%
Correct Answer: 32%
Discount = 0.62 - 0.42 = 0.20. Percentage = (0.20 / 0.62) * 100 = 32.25%, which is approximately 32%.
From: PPSC Assistant and Multiple Posts Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 42 Mathematics Percentages
Three-fifths of the students speak Spanish and one-fourth speak Italian. What percent speak French?
View answer & explanation Ans: 15%
Correct Answer: 15%
Spanish speakers: 3/5 = 60%. Italian speakers: 1/4 = 25%. Remaining French speakers: 100% - (60% + 25%) = 15%.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Admin (Home Department) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 43 Mathematics Percentages
Each day, Robert eats 40% of the pistachios left in his jar at that time. At the end of the second day, 27 pistachios remain. How many pistachios were in the jar at the start of the first day?
View answer & explanation Ans: 75
Correct Answer: 75
He leaves 60% each day. Let starting amount be X. After 2 days: 0.60 * 0.60 * X = 27. So, 0.36X = 27, which means X = 75.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Admin (Home Department) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 44 Mathematics Percentages
The difference between a discount of 35% and two successive discounts of 20% on a certain bill was 22. Find the amount of the bill.
View answer & explanation Ans: 2200
Correct Answer: 2200
Two successive 20% discounts equal a net discount of 36% (100 - 80%*80%). The difference (36% - 35%) is 1% of the bill, which equals 22. Thus, the total bill is 2200.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Processing Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 45 Mathematics Percentages
If a class has 56 boys and total class strength is 140. Then find the Percentage of boys:
View answer & explanation Ans: 40%
Correct Answer: 40%
Percentage of boys = (56 / 140) * 100 = 40%.
From: PPSC Assistant Industries Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 46 Mathematics Percentages
The price of a bicycle is rupees 6480 inclusive 8% GST what is the original price of the bicycle.
View answer & explanation Ans: 6000
Correct Answer: 6000
Let original price be x. x + 0.08x = 6480. So, 1.08x = 6480. x = 6480 / 1.08 = 6000.
From: PPSC Assistant Industries Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 47 Mathematics Percentages
What is 80% of 700?
View answer & explanation Ans: 560
Correct Answer: 560
To calculate 80% of 700: (80/100) * 700 = 8 * 70 = 560.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Punjab Police Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 48 Mathematics Percentages
The original amount 5000 is increased to 6000 in 4 years. How much percent increased per year:
View answer & explanation Ans: 5%
Correct Answer: 5%
Using simple interest: Interest = 1000. Rate = (1000 * 100) / (5000 * 4) = 5% per year.
From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat (BS-17) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 49 Mathematics Percentages
There are 56 boys in a class of 140 students. What percent of the students are boys?
View answer & explanation Ans: 40%
Correct Answer: 40%
The percentage is calculated as (56 / 140) × 100 = 40%.
From: PPSC Lecturer Urdu (BS-17) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 50 Mathematics Percentages
If the price of a commodity is increased by 50%, by what fraction must its consumption be reduced so as to keep the same expenditure on its consumption?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1/3
Correct Answer: 1/3
Reduction formula is [r / (100 + r)]. [50 / 150] simplifies to 1/3 reduction required to balance expenditure.
From: PPSC Parole/Probation Officer (BS-16) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 51 Mathematics Percentages
In a class, each student learns a foreign language. If three-fifths learn Spanish, one-fourth of the remaining learns Italian, and the rest learn French. What percent of the class is learning French?
View answer & explanation Ans: 30%
Correct Answer: 30%
Spanish = 60%. Remaining = 40%. Italian = 1/4 of 40% = 10%. French = 40% - 10% = 30%.
From: PPSC Store Officer (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 52 Mathematics Percentages
From 2008 to 2009, the sales of a book decreased by 80%. If the sale in 2010 was the same as in 2008, by what per cent did it increase from 2009 to 2010?
View answer & explanation Ans: 400%
Correct Answer: 400%
If 2008 sales were 100, 2009 sales dropped to 20. To return to 100 in 2010, the increase is 80. Percentage increase = (80 / 20) * 100 = 400%.
From: PPSC Store Officer (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 53 Mathematics Percentages
The price of an article is cut by 20%. In order to restore the reduced price to the original value, by how much must the reduced price be increased?
View answer & explanation Ans: 25%
Correct Answer: 25%
If price is 100, cut by 20% makes it 80. To return to 100, you must add 20. The percentage increase from 80 is (20 / 80) * 100 = 25%.
From: PPSC Store Officer (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 54 Mathematics Percentages
The price of a printer is Rs 150000 and is depreciated 4% annually. What is the price of the printer after 3 years?
View answer & explanation Ans: 132710
Correct Answer: 132710
Future Value = 150,000 * (1 - 0.04)³ = 150,000 * (0.96)³ = 132,710.4, rounded to 132,710.
From: PPSC Various Posts Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 55 Mathematics Percentages
A chemical solution has 8% acid. If the acid is 15 mL, the total volume of the solution is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 187.5ml
Correct Answer: 187.5ml
If 8% of the total volume X is 15 mL, then X = (15 * 100) / 8 = 187.5 mL.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Board of Revenue Punjab Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 56 Mathematics Percentages
1.19 expressed as a percentage of 1.6 is?
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
To find the percentage: (1.19 / 1.6) * 100 = 74.375%. Therefore, none of the provided options (6%, 4%, 60%) are correct.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Board of Revenue Punjab Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 57 Mathematics Percentages
The price of a pen is 75. After a 20% discount, its price is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 60
Correct Answer: 60
A 20% discount on 75 is 15. The discounted price is 75 - 15 = 60.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Disaster Management Department (Board of Revenue) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 58 Mathematics Percentages
A person bought an item for Rs. 2500 and sold it for a 15% discount. What was the selling price after the discount?
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs.2125
Correct Answer: Rs.2125
Discount = 15% of 2500 = 375. Selling price = 2500 - 375 = Rs. 2125.
From: PPSC Assistant Board of Revenue Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 59 Mathematics Percentages
A village has 5860 voters, of whom 7% usually forget to vote. In order to win an election, a candidate must gain at least 50% of the remaining votes. How many votes does he need in order to win?
View answer & explanation Ans: 2725
Correct Answer: 2725
Voters who forget = 7% of 5860 = 410. Remaining voters = 5450. Votes needed = 50% of 5450 = 2725.
From: PPSC Assistant BS-16 Livestock & Dairy Development Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 60 Mathematics Percentages
Asian's weight increased by 25% from year 2005 to 2009. If his weight was k kilograms in 2009, what was it in 2005?
View answer & explanation Ans: 0.80k
Correct Answer: 0.80k
Let old weight be x. Then x + 0.25x = k, meaning 1.25x = k. So, x = k / 1.25 = 0.8k.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Punjab Police) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 61 Mathematics Percentages
Saeed receives a commission of Rs. 25 for every Rs. 250 worth of merchandise he sells. The percentage (%) of his commission is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 10%
Correct Answer: 10%
Commission percentage = (25 / 250) * 100% = 10%.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Punjab Police) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 62 Mathematics Percentages
If 4 out of 25 candidates failed a driving test, the percentage of passed candidates is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 84%
Correct Answer: 84%
Passed = 25 - 4 = 21. Percentage passed = (21 / 25) * 100% = 84%.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Punjab Police) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 63 Mathematics Percentages
Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. What percentage is the first to the second?
View answer & explanation Ans: 80%
Correct Answer: 80%
Let the third number be 100. First number = 120, Second = 150. Percentage = (120/150) * 100 = 80%.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 64 Mathematics Percentages
Two numbers are 60 percent and 20 percent more than a third number, respectively. What percent is the second number of the first?
View answer & explanation Ans: 75%
Correct Answer: 75%
Let the third number be 100. The first is 160 and the second is 120. The percentage is (120 / 160) * 100 = 75%.
From: PPSC Assistant Women Development Department Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 65 Mathematics Percentages
The cost of a car is 400% greater than the cost of a bike. If the cost of the car increases by 15% and the bike by 20%, what is the total percentage increase in the cost of 5 cars and 10 bikes?
View answer & explanation Ans: 16 3/7%
Correct Answer: 16 3/7%
Let Bike = B, Car = 5B. Initial Cost of 5 cars & 10 bikes = 35B. New costs: Car = 5.75B, Bike = 1.2B. New Total = 28.75B + 12B = 40.75B. Increase = (5.75B / 35B)*100 = 115/7 = 16 3/7%.
From: PPSC Head Clerk and Assistant HUD & PHED Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 66 Mathematics Percentages
A school has four classes with 10, 20, 30, and 40 students respectively. Pass percentages are 20%, 30%, 60%, and 100%. What is the pass percentage of the entire school?
View answer & explanation Ans: 66%
Correct Answer: 66%
Passed students: 2 + 6 + 18 + 40 = 66. Total students: 10 + 20 + 30 + 40 = 100. Percentage = 66/100 = 66%.
From: PPSC Head Clerk and Assistant HUD & PHED Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 67 Mathematics Percentages
The price of a shoe is Rs 1700 and the discounted price is 1320. How much discount did he get?
View answer & explanation Ans: ان میں سے کوئی نہیں
Correct Answer: ان میں سے کوئی نہیں
Discount = 1700 - 1320 = 380. Percentage = (380/1700) * 100 = ~22.35%. Since this isn't in the options, 'None of these' is the answer.
From: PPSC Lecturer Islamiat Male (BS-17) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 68 Mathematics Percentages
If X% of 25/2 is 150 then the value of "X" is
View answer & explanation Ans: 1200
Correct Answer: 1200
(X/100) * (25/2) = 150 => 25X / 200 = 150 => 25X = 30000 => X = 1200.
From: PPSC Office Assistant (BS-16) HUD & PHE Department Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 69 Mathematics Percentages
The value of an article is 12000. Each year it depreciates by 5%. What will be the value of the article after 4 years of depreciation?
View answer & explanation Ans: 9774
Correct Answer: 9774
Applying 5% compound depreciation over 4 years brings the value down to approximately 9774[cite: 665, 666, 674, 745].
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 70 Mathematics Percentages
220% of a number X is 44. What is 44% of X?
View answer & explanation Ans: 8.8
Correct Answer: 8.8
First calculate X: 2.2 * X = 44, so X = 20. Then find 44% of 20, which is 0.44 * 20 = 8.8[cite: 350].
From: PPSC Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 71 Mathematics Percentages
A fruit seller had some mangoes. He sells 30% mangoes and still has 280 mangoes. Find the number of mangoes he had.
View answer & explanation Ans: 400 mangoes
Correct Answer: 400 mangoes
If he sold 30%, he retains 70%. Let total mangoes be x. 0.70x = 280. Solving for x gives 280 / 0.7 = 400 mangoes.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2020 (2020) · PPSC
Q 72 Mathematics Percentages
30% of 100 is equal to 3% of what number?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1000
Correct Answer: 1000
30% of 100 is 30. If 3% of X is 30, then (3/100)*X = 30 => X = 1000.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PLRA Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 73 Mathematics Percentages
Total number of students in a class in 2016 were 550, their strength increased 12%. What is the total strength now?
View answer & explanation Ans: 616
Correct Answer: 616
An increase of 12% on 550 is calculated as 550 * 1.12 = 616.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PLRA Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 74 Mathematics Percentages
If a shirt costs $20 and is reduced by 20%, how much will the new price be?
View answer & explanation Ans: 16$
Correct Answer: 16$
A 20% discount on $20 is $4. Subtracting this from the original price leaves a new price of $16.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PLRA Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 75 Mathematics Percentages
By converting 142.5% into decimal, answer will be:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1.425
Correct Answer: 1.425
To convert a percentage into a decimal, divide by 100. 142.5 / 100 = 1.425.
From: PPSC Assistant Agriculture Department Water Management Wing Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 76 Mathematics Percentages
If a man's salary is increased by 1/5 and his current pay is 60000, what is the increase in pay?
View answer & explanation Ans: 10,000
Correct Answer: 10,000
Let the original salary be x. x + x/5 = 60000. So 6x/5 = 60000, meaning x = 50000. The increase is 60000 - 50000 = 10,000.
From: PPSC Assistant Anti-Corruption Establishment Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 77 Mathematics Percentages
What is 45% of 225?
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
45% of 225 calculates to 101.25. Since it's not present among the numeric options, 'None of these' is the correct answer.
From: PPSC Assistant BS-16 Finance Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 78 Mathematics Percentages
A man spends 35% of his income on food, 25% on children's education and 80% of the remaining on house rent. What percent of his income he is left with?
View answer & explanation Ans: 8%
Correct Answer: 8%
He spends 60% total. Remaining is 40%. He spends 80% of 40% (which is 32%) on rent. 40% - 32% = 8% left.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) S&GAD Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 79 Mathematics Percentages
What is 3.4 percent of number 1,000?
View answer & explanation Ans: 34
Correct Answer: 34
To find the value, multiply 1000 by 0.034 (which is 3.4 / 100). 1000 * 0.034 = 34.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Investigation Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 80 Mathematics Percentages
The number, whose 7% is 42, is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 600
Correct Answer: 600
If 7% of x is 42, then x = (42 * 100) / 7. Thus, x = 600.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Investigation Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 81 Mathematics Percentages
The 4% of a number is 120, the number is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 3000
Correct Answer: 3000
Let the number be x. 4% of x = 120. (4/100) * x = 120. x = (120 * 100) / 4 = 3000.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Local Government Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 82 Mathematics Percentages
If A's income is 40% less than B's income, then by how much percent is B's income more than A's income?
View answer & explanation Ans: 66.66%
Correct Answer: 66.66%
Let B = 100, then A = 60. Difference is 40. B is greater than A by (40 / 60) * 100 = 66.66%.
From: PPSC Assistant Livestock & Dairy Development Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 83 Mathematics Percentages
If all the members of a team are juniors or seniors, and if the ratio of juniors to seniors on the team is 3:5, what percent of team members are seniors?
View answer & explanation Ans: 62.5%
Correct Answer: 62.5%
The total parts are 3 + 5 = 8. The percentage of seniors is (5 / 8) * 100 = 62.5%.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Anti-Corruption Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 84 Mathematics Percentages
The total distance from school to house is 39 km. Abid covered a distance of 13 km. What percentage of the whole distance has he covered?
View answer & explanation Ans: 33.33%
Correct Answer: 33.33%
Percentage = (Distance covered / Total distance) * 100 = (13 / 39) * 100 = 33.33%.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Anti-Corruption Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 85 Mathematics Percentages
If the amount of 15 percent of sales tax paid on an article comes to Rs. 1500, what is the actual price of the article:
View answer & explanation Ans: 10,000
Correct Answer: 10,000
15% of actual price = 1500. So, Price = (1500 * 100) / 15 = 10,000.
From: PPSC Inspector Anti-Corruption Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 86 Mathematics Percentages
If a person left a $10.47 tip on a breakfast that cost $87.25, what percentage was the tip?
View answer & explanation Ans: 12%
Correct Answer: 12%
To find the tip percentage, divide the tip amount by the cost and multiply by 100: (10.47 / 87.25) * 100 = 12%.
From: PPSC Personal Assistant & Assistant (S&GAD) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 87 Mathematics Percentages
In an examination, 1100 boys and 900 girls appeared, 50% of the boys and 40% of the girls passed. The fail percentage is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 54.5%
Correct Answer: 54.5%
Passed = (50% of 1100) + (40% of 900) = 550 + 360 = 910. Failed = 2000 - 910 = 1090. Failure percentage = (1090/2000) * 100 = 54.5%.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2020 Solved - General Knowledge & General Abilities (2020) · PPSC
Q 88 Mathematics Percentages
Haider made a profit of 25% in the first year. Next year he had a loss of 20% on the capital he had at the beginning of the second year. What was his overall loss or profit?
View answer & explanation Ans: 0%
Correct Answer: 0%
Let initial capital be 100. Year 1 profit = 125. Year 2 loss = 20% of 125 = 25. Final capital = 125 - 25 = 100. Thus, net change is 0%.
From: PPSC Service Centre Officials (PLRA) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 89 Mathematics Percentages
A shopkeeper raises the price of a cycle by 5 percent above the market price and charges 12 percent sales tax on the market price. As a result, a customer has to pay Rs. 4680 for the cycle. What is the market price of the cycle?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4000
Correct Answer: 4000
Total increase = 5% + 12% = 17%. So, 1.17 * Price = 4680, making the market price 4680 / 1.17 = 4000.
From: PPSC Ziladar Punjab Irrigation Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 90 Mathematics Percentages
A man has Rs. 10,000 to invest. He invests Rs. 4000 at 5% and Rs. 3500 at 4%. In order to have a yearly income of Rs. 500, he must invest the remaining Rs. 2500 at what rate of interest?
View answer & explanation Ans: 6.4%
Correct Answer: 6.4%
Income from 4000 is 200. Income from 3500 is 140. Total so far = 340. Remaining required = 500 - 340 = 160. Rate for 2500 = (160 / 2500) * 100 = 6.4%.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 (Paper 2) Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 91 Mathematics Percentages
A table listed at Rs. 160 is marked 20% off. What is the sale price?
View answer & explanation Ans: 128
Correct Answer: 128
20% of 160 is 32. Subtracting the discount: 160 - 32 = 128.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 92 Mathematics Percentages
When 20% of itself is added to a number it gives 102, find the number.
View answer & explanation Ans: 85
Correct Answer: 85
Let the number be x. x + 0.20x = 102 => 1.2x = 102 => x = 102 / 1.2 = 85.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 93 Mathematics Percentages
A man spends 35% of his income on food, 25% on children's education and 80% of the remaining on house rent. What percent of his income is he left with?
View answer & explanation Ans: 8%
Correct Answer: 8%
He spends 60% on food and education. Remaining = 40%. He spends 80% of 40% (which is 32%) on rent. Leftover = 40% - 32% = 8%.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 94 Mathematics Percentages
30% of 100 is equal to 3% of ___?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1000
Correct Answer: 1000
30% of 100 is 30. Now we find what number's 3% is 30. Let it be x. 0.03x = 30. Solving for x gives 1000.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Labour Welfare Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 95 Mathematics Percentages
When 20% of a number is added to itself, it gives 102. Find the number.
View answer & explanation Ans: 85
Correct Answer: 85
Let the number be x. x + 0.20x = 102. Therefore, 1.2x = 102, which means x = 102 / 1.2 = 85.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Labour Welfare Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 96 Mathematics Percentages
If 40 is 25% of a number, what is the number?
View answer & explanation Ans: 160
Correct Answer: 160
If 25% (1/4) of a number is 40, then the whole number is 40 x 4 = 160.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Planning (BS-17) Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 97 Mathematics Percentages
What number increased by 20% of itself is equal to 102?
View answer & explanation Ans: 85
Correct Answer: 85
Let the number be x. x + 0.20x = 102, which is 1.2x = 102. Solving gives x = 102 / 1.2 = 85.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 98 Mathematics Percentages
Solve: 30% of 3300
View answer & explanation Ans: 990
Correct Answer: 990
30% of 3300 is calculated as (30/100) * 3300 = 990.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 99 Mathematics Percentages
If Kayla left a $10.47 tip on a breakfast that cost $87.25, what percentage was the tip?
View answer & explanation Ans: 12%
Correct Answer: 12%
Percentage = (Tip / Total Cost) * 100. (10.47 / 87.25) * 100 = 12%.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 100 Mathematics Percentages
Oscar purchased a new hat that was on sale for $5.06. The original price was $9.20. What percentage discount was the sale price?
View answer & explanation Ans: 45%
Correct Answer: 45%
Discount Amount = 9.20 - 5.06 = 4.14. Discount % = (4.14 / 9.20) * 100 = 45%.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
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