Placement Papers — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

A train travels 120 km in 2 hours and then 80 km in 1.5 hours. What is the average speed of the entire journey?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. 65.71 km/h — Total distance = 120 + 80 = 200 km. Total time = 2 + 1.5 = 3.5 hours. Average speed = 200/3.5 = 57.14 km/h. Wait, let me recalculate: 200/3.5 = 65.71 km/h.

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B. 70 km/h

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C. 60 km/h

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D. 75 km/h

Question 2

If a number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%, what is the net change?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. 4% decrease — Let the number be 100. After 20% increase: 120. After 20% decrease of 120: 120 × 0.8 = 96. Net change = 96 - 100 = -4, which is 4% decrease.

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A. No change

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C. 4% increase

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D. 2% decrease

Question 3

A merchant bought goods for Rs. 400 and marked them at 40% above the cost price. He gave a 10% discount. What is his profit percentage?

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Correct answer: A. 26% — Cost price = 400. Marked price = 400 × 1.40 = 560. Selling price = 560 × 0.90 = 504. Profit = 504 - 400 = 104. Profit % = (104/400) × 100 = 26%.

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B. 30%

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C. 25%

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D. 20%

Question 4

If 5 men can do a work in 12 days, how many men are needed to do the same work in 3 days?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. 20 men — Work = 5 × 12 = 60 man-days. For 3 days: Men needed = 60/3 = 20 men.

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A. 15 men

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C. 25 men

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D. 30 men

Question 5

What is the LCM of 24, 36, and 48?

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Correct answer: A. 144 — 24 = 2^3 × 3, 36 = 2^2 × 3^2, 48 = 2^4 × 3. LCM = 2^4 × 3^2 = 16 × 9 = 144.

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B. 120

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C. 96

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D. 72

Question 6

A person invests Rs. 10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years. What is the compound interest?

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Correct answer: B. Rs. 2,100 — CI = P(1+R/100)^T - P = 10000(1.1)^2 - 10000 = 10000(1.21) - 10000 = 12100 - 10000 = 2100.

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A. Rs. 2,000

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C. Rs. 2,050

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D. Rs. 1,950

Question 7

Find the odd one out: 12, 24, 36, 48, 62

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Correct answer: D. 62 — 12, 24, 36, 48 are all multiples of 12. 62 is not a multiple of 12.

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A. 12

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B. 24

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C. 36

Question 8

A clock shows 3:00. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?

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Correct answer: B. 90° — At 3:00, the minute hand is at 12 and hour hand is at 3. Each hour represents 30° (360°/12). Angle = 3 × 30° = 90°.

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A. 60°

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C. 120°

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D. 45°

Placement Papers - MCQ Practice Questions