NTS Quantitative Reasoning 2

Question 1

If a shopkeeper buys an item for Rs. 800 and sells it at a 25% profit, what is the selling price?

Accepted Answer

Rs. 1,000

Answer

Profit = 25% of 800 = 200. Selling price = 800 + 200 = Rs. 1,000.

Question 2

A train travels 360 km in 4 hours. What is the average speed of the train in km/h?

Accepted Answer

90 km/h

Answer

Average speed = Total distance / Total time = 360 / 4 = 90 km/h.

Question 3

What is the value of 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = (15/100) × 240 = 36.

Question 4

If 3x - 7 = 14, what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

3x - 7 = 14 → 3x = 21 → x = 7.

Question 5

A pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours. How much of the tank will be filled in 2 hours?

Accepted Answer

1/3

Answer

In 1 hour, the pipe fills 1/6 of the tank. In 2 hours, it fills 2/6 = 1/3.

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