Mettl Numerical Reasoning 2

Question 1

A company's revenue grew from ₹40 lakh to ₹52 lakh. What is the percentage growth?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

Growth = 52-40 = 12 lakh. Percentage growth = (12/40) × 100 = 30%.

Question 2

If a product costs ₹1,200 after a 25% discount, what was the original price?

Accepted Answer

₹1,600

Answer

₹1,200 = 75% of original price. Original = 1200/0.75 = ₹1,600.

Question 3

A company has 240 employees. 35% work in operations, 25% in sales, 20% in IT, and the rest in admin. How many employees work in admin?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Admin = 100% - 35% - 25% - 20% = 20%. 20% of 240 = 48.

Question 4

What is the simple interest on ₹8,000 at 6% per annum for 3 years?

Accepted Answer

₹1,440

Answer

SI = (P × R × T) / 100 = (8000 × 6 × 3) / 100 = 144000/100 = ₹1,440.

Question 5

Three numbers are in the ratio 2:3:5. Their sum is 200. What is the largest number?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

Total ratio parts = 2+3+5 = 10. Largest share = 5/10 of 200 = 100.

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