Bank Exam Practice Material Series Page 5 | Arithmetic Word Problems Practice Set with Answers & Shortcut Tricks

 

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Arithmetic Word Problems Practice Set with Answers & Shortcut Tricks

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Learn Arithmetic shortcut tricks, percentage methods, ratio simplification, profit & loss concepts, and fast aptitude solving techniques for Bank Exams, SSC, Railways, Insurance, and Competitive Exams.

 Importance of Arithmetic Word Problems in Bank Exams

Arithmetic Word Problems are one of the most important sections in:

• Bank Exams
• SSC
• Railway Exams
• Insurance Exams

This section tests:

• Logical thinking
• Mathematical application
• Problem-solving ability
• Calculation speed

🎯 Important Arithmetic Topics

Most arithmetic questions are based on:

• Percentage
• Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Work
• Simple Interest
• Average
• Age Problems

 Percentage Formula

0

 Average Formula

1

 Shortcut Tricks

Topic	Shortcut
50%	Half of value
25%	Divide by 4
Average	Sum ÷ Count
Profit	SP − CP
Ratio	Simplify values

 Practice Questions

Q1. A shopkeeper buys a pen for ₹20 and sells it for ₹25. Find profit.

Solution:

Profit = SP − CP

25 − 20

✅ Answer = ₹5

Q2. Find 25% of 800.

Solution:

2

800 ÷ 4

✅ Answer = 200

Q3. Average of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 = ?

Solution:

Sum = 150

150 ÷ 5

✅ Answer = 30

Q4. Ratio of 24 : 36 = ?

Solution:

Divide by 12

24 : 36

2 : 3

✅ Answer = 2 : 3

Q5. A man earns ₹500 daily for 20 days. Find total earning.

Solution:

500 × 20

✅ Answer = ₹10,000

Q6. A train travels 60 km in 1 hour. Find speed.

Solution:

3

60 ÷ 1

✅ Answer = 60 km/hr

Q7. Find simple interest on ₹1000 at 10% for 2 years.

Solution:

4

1000 × 10 × 2 ÷ 100

✅ Answer = ₹200

Q8. A product costs ₹400 after 20% discount. Find original price.

Solution:

80% = 400

100% = ?

400 × 100 ÷ 80

✅ Answer = ₹500

Q9. A father is 40 years old and son is 10 years old. Find ratio.

Solution:

40 : 10

4 : 1

✅ Answer = 4 : 1

Q10. A worker completes work in 5 days. Find work done in 1 day.

Solution:

5

1/5

✅ Answer = 1/5 work

 Observation Tricks

Fast Methods:

• Convert percentages into fractions
• Simplify ratios quickly
• Use unitary method
• Memorize common formulas

 Important Arithmetic Formulas

Topic	Formula
Percentage	Value/Total ×100
Average	Sum/Count
Profit	SP−CP
Speed	Distance/Time
SI	P×R×T/100

🎯 Daily Practice Strategy

• Practice arithmetic word problems
• Practice percentage calculations
• Revise ratio simplification
• Practice Profit & Loss problems
• Practice time-based calculations

This improves:

• Problem-solving speed
• Quantitative aptitude
• Competitive exam confidence

“Consistent Arithmetic Practice Builds Strong Problem-Solving Ability.”

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