Analytical and Aptitude Skills Course Code: IGCC234
Module 2 Question Bank
Quantitative Aptitude Fundamentals
Course Title: Analytical and Aptitude Skills — Course Code: IGCC234
Course Outcome: CO2 (Apply quantitative techniques to numerical problems) — Total Questions: 20
Instructions
• Practice all 20 questions to prepare for the Module 2 Quiz.
• Select the single best answer for each question. Show scratchwork if needed.
Practice Questions
Q1: An engineer’s monthly stipend increases by 20% in Year 1 and then decreases by 10% in Year 2. What is
the net percentage change in the stipend over the two years?
(A) 10% increase
(B) 8% increase
(C) 12% increase
(D) 2% decrease
Q2: Evaluate the expression using standard BODMAS rules: 24 ÷ 4 × 2 + (10 − 6)2 − 5.
(A) 23
(B) 19
(C) 27
(D) 15
Q3: What is the value of (0.2 × 0.2) + (0.02 × 0.02)?
(A) 0.0404
(B) 0.404
(C) 0.044
(D) 0.44
15% of 400+25% of 200
Q4: Simplify: 5 .
(A) 22
(B) 20
(C) 25
(D) 18
Q5: What is the HCF (Highest Common Factor) of 36, 60, and 84?
(A) 6
(B) 12
(C) 18
(D) 24
Q6: A machine produces 120 components in 3 hours. Working at the same constant rate, how many components
will 3 such machines produce in 5 hours?
(A) 600
(B) 400
(C) 500
(D) 360
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Q7: The average mark of a group of 20 engineering students is 75. If one student’s mark was wrongly recorded
as 85 instead of 65, what is the correct average?
(A) 74
(B) 73.5
(C) 76
(D) 74.5
Q8: If the price of a laboratory component is reduced by 25%, by what percentage must its consumption be
increased to maintain the exact same total expenditure?
(A) 25%
(B) 33.33%
(C) 20%
(D) 50%
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Q9: What is the square root of 0.36 ?
(A) 20
(B) 40
(C) 12
(D) 60
Q10: A train running at a speed of 72 km/h crosses a pole in 10 seconds. What is the length of the train?
(A) 150 meters
(B) 200 meters
(C) 180 meters
(D) 220 meters
Q11: A mixture of 80 liters contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 1. How many liters of water must be added to
make the ratio 3 : 2?
(A) 15 liters
(B) 20 liters
(C) 10 liters
(D) 25 liters
Q12: If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5, find the compound ratio A : C.
(A) 2 : 5
(B) 8 : 15
(C) 6 : 15
(D) 3 : 5
Q13: The sum of three consecutive even integers is 78. What is the value of the largest integer?
(A) 26
(B) 28
(C) 30
(D) 24
Q14: If 15% of a number is 45, what is 40% of that same number?
(A) 120
(B) 100
(C) 150
(D) 90
Q15: If 5 men or 8 women can complete a lab assembly task in 12 days, how many days will 10 men and 16
women take to complete the same task?
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(A) 3 days
(B) 4 days
(C) 6 days
(D) 8 days
Q16: Find the average of the first 10 prime numbers.
(A) 12.9
(B) 11.5
(C) 13.1
(D) 10.8
Q17: A tank is filled by Pipe A in 4 hours and emptied by Pipe B in 6 hours. If both pipes are opened together,
how long will it take to fill the tank?
(A) 10 hours
(B) 12 hours
(C) 8 hours
(D) 15 hours
Q18: By selling an item for Rs. 450, a seller loses 10%. At what price should he sell it to gain 20%?
(A) Rs. 500
(B) Rs. 600
(C) Rs. 550
(D) Rs. 650
Q19: What is the value of 25 × 42 ÷ 82 ?
(A) 4
(B) 8
(C) 16
(D) 2
Q20: A person covers a distance of 120 km at 60 km/h and returns at 40 km/h. What is the average speed for the
entire journey?
(A) 50 km/h
(B) 48 km/h
(C) 45 km/h
(D) 52 km/h
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