Percentage questions are an important part of SSC exams. These questions come under the Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Ability section of the exam. In this blog, we will be discussing percentage questions for SSC Exams which will be beneficial for aspirants appearing in SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, and SSC MTS exams.
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Percentage Questions for SSC Live
Percentage is an important topic in SSC exams. Below are some questions to help you practice live and improve your score.
1. A is 150% of B and B is 40% of C. If A + B + C = 20, then the value of 2B + 3C – 4A is:
2. The population of a town increased by 15% in 2018 and 10% in 2019. Due to a pandemic, it decreased by 10% in 2020. What was the percentage increase in the population of the town in 3 years?
3. One-third of 1206 is what percent of 134?
4. In an examination, 80% of candidates passed in English and 85% in Mathematics. If 73% passed in both, then what percent failed in both?
5. The population of a town increases every year by 4%. If its present population is 50,000, then after 2 years it will be:
6. Mr Ajay spends 50% of his monthly income on household items and out of the remaining, he spends 25% on travelling, 30% on entertainment, 15% on shopping and saves Rs. 900. What is his monthly income?
7. In a class of 60 students and 5 teachers, each student got sweets equal to 20% of total students and each teacher got sweets equal to 30% of total students. Total sweets were:
8. In a school, 40% students play football and 50% play cricket. If 18% play neither, then the percentage playing both is:
9. In a garden, 60% trees are coconut, 25% of coconut trees are mango, and 20% of mango trees are apple. If apple trees are 1500, total trees are:
10. The number that is to be added to 10% of 320 to make the sum equal to 30% of 230 is:
11. In an examination, A got 25% more marks than B, B got 10% less than C, and C got 25% more than D. If D got 320 marks, then A got:
12. If 30% of A is added to 40% of B, the answer is 80% of B. What percentage of A is B?
13. A number is divided into two parts such that 80% of first part is 3 more than 60% of second part and 80% of second part is 6 more than 90% of first part. The number is:
14. If 80% of A = 50% of B and B = X% of A, then X =:
15. On a test of 250 questions, Johnny answered 40% of first 125 correctly. What percent of remaining 125 must she answer correctly to score 60% overall?
16. In a school of 100 students, 60% are boys, 40% of boys play hockey, girls don’t play hockey, and 75% girls play badminton. Number of students who play no game is:
17. If 125% of x is 100, then x is:
18. A candidate scoring 30% fails by 5 marks, while another scoring 40% gets 10 marks more than pass marks. Minimum pass marks are:
19. 65% of a number is more than its 25% by 160. What is 20% of that number?
20. If the radius of a cone is decreased by 50% and height increased by 50%, then volume decreases by:
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SSC Exams with Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability
Quantitative Aptitude (also referred to as Numerical Ability in some exams) is a critical section in most SSC exams. It evaluates a candidate’s mathematical proficiency, calculation speed, and problem-solving ability. This section typically includes topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number system, data interpretation, and mensuration. Understanding which exams include this section can help aspirants streamline their preparation strategy accordingly.
| SSC Exam Name | Details |
| SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) | Quantitative Aptitude |
| SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) | Quantitative Aptitude |
| SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) | Numerical and Mathematical Ability |
| SSC CPO (Central Police Organization) | Quantitative Aptitude |
| SSC GD Constable | Elementary Mathematics |
| SSC Stenographer Grade C & D | Numerical Ability |
| SSC JE (Junior Engineer) | General Engineering + Numerical Ability |
| SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) | GK is tested in the written exam. |
| SSC Selection Post (Matric/10+2/Graduate) | Numerical Ability |
Percentage Questions for SSC Exams – FAQs
Ans: Percentage = (Part ÷ Whole) × 100.
Ans: Apply each change one after the other on the updated value, not on the original.
Ans: Percentage increase/decrease, successive changes, proportionate distribution, and mixture & alligation.
Ans: Treat percentages as parts per hundred and apply weighted averages or alligation methods.
Ans: Divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply the result by 100.
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