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Practice 18 Basic Arithmetic questions with detailed answers and explanations. Free MCQs, PYQs, and mock test questions for NEET, JEE, GATE, SSC and more.

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Basic Arithmetic is a frequently-tested topic on Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical Ability, General Intelligence & Reasoning. ExamTest.live currently lists 18 Basic Arithmetic questions spanning previous-year papers from 2026 to 2026, each with worked solutions and a step-by-step explanation. Use the filters on this page to focus on a specific exam, difficulty level or year — every answer key is free, no sign-up required.

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All Basic Arithmetic Questions(118 of 18)

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Q1easymcqQuantitative AptitudeSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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A invested more than B. B invested less than C, who invested ₹. The total amount invested (in ₹) by all of them together is:
Q2mediummcqQuantitative AptitudeCompetitive Exam2026
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The average of six numbers is 4. The average of two of them is 3.5, while the average of the other two is 3.75. What is the average of the remaining two numbers?
Q3easymcqQuantitative AptitudeSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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The difference between 80% and 65% of the same number is 135. What is 49% of the same number?
Q4mediummcqData InterpretationSSC CGL2026
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Refer to the below data table and answer the following question.
Measured on Birthday Height of the child (in cms)
4 100
5 110
6 115
7 120
8 125
9 130
10 140
11 150
12 155
13 160
14 165
15 170
16 175
What was the increase in the height of the child from the 5th Birthday to the 13th Birthday?
Q5easymcqQuantitative AptitudeMock Test2026
A car travels at a constant speed of , how long will it take to cover a distance of ?
Q6mediummcqQuantitative AptitudeGovernment Exams Practice2026
In writing the integers from 10 to 100, how many times is the digit 7 used?
Q7mediummcqMathematicsCompetitive Exams2026
Evaluate the given expression:
Q8mediummcqQuantitative AptitudeCompetitive Exam2026
What fraction of an hour is a second?
Q9mediummcqMental AbilityCompetitive Exam2026
If Pamela ranks seventeenth in a class of thirty-one, what is her rank from the last?
Q10mediummcqQuantitative AptitudeCompetitive Exam2026
If an amount of Rs. is distributed equally amongst children, how much amount would each child get?
Q11easymcqQuantitative AptitudeUP Police Constable2026
Find the difference between the largest -digit number and the smallest -digit number.
Q12mediummcqQuantitative AptitudeCompetitive Exam2026
Refer to the data table below and answer the following question:
Measured on Birthday Height of the child (in cms)
4 100
5 105
6 115
7 120
8 125
9 130
10 135
11 140
12 145
13 150
14 155
15 160
16 170
What was the increase in the height of the child from the 10th Birthday to the 14th Birthday?
Q13mediummcqQuantitative AptitudeUP Police Constable Re-Exam2026
If the cost of mangoes is , what is the cost of mangoes?
Q14mediummcqQuantitative AptitudePractice Test2026
A student's marks in six subjects are recorded as follows:
Physics: , Chemistry: , Mathematics: , Biology: , English: , Computer: .
If the minimum passing marks are in each subject, what percentage of the total subjects did the student fail in?
Q15mediummcqGeneral Intelligence & ReasoningCompetitive Exam2026
Consider the given numbers and answer the question:


Identify the smallest number and find the product of its first and last digits.
Q16mediummcqNumerical AbilityUP Police Constable2026
In an entrance test one requires 522 marks out of a maximum of 600 to qualify. What is the cut-off in percentage terms?
Q17mediummcqNumerical AbilityUP Police Constable2026
If 164 is divided in the ratio 32 : 9, what is the value of the smaller part?
Q18easymcqQuantitative AptitudeSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Two years ago, a survey revealed that 2400 students in a college were able to use computers at home. This year, the number of students who are able to use computers at home has increased by 30%. How many students are now able to use computers at home?

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