Percentage Practice Questions for SSC
Percentage Practice Questions
Practice comprehensive percentage questions designed specifically for SSC exams. Questions range from basic to advanced level.
📊 Question Bank Overview
- Total Questions: 200+
- Difficulty Levels: Easy (100), Moderate (70), Difficult (30)
- Based on: SSC Previous Year Patterns
- Solutions: Detailed explanations included
Level 1: Easy Questions (100 Questions)
Section A: Basic Percentage Calculation
Q1. What is 25% of 800?
- (A) 150
- (B) 200
- (C) 250
- (D) 300
Solution:
25% of 800 = (25/100) × 800 = (1/4) × 800 = 200
Answer: (B) 200
Q2. If 30% of a number is 90, find the number.
- (A) 270
- (B) 300
- (C) 330
- (D) 360
Solution:
Let number = x
30% of x = 90
(30/100) × x = 90
x = (90 × 100)/30 = 300
Answer: (B) 300
Q3. Convert 3/4 to percentage.
- (A) 65%
- (B) 70%
- (C) 75%
- (D) 80%
Solution:
3/4 = (3/4) × 100% = 75%
Answer: (C) 75%
Section B: Percentage Increase/Decrease
Q4. A number increases from 500 to 650. Find percentage increase.
- (A) 25%
- (B) 30%
- (C) 35%
- (D) 40%
Solution:
Increase = 650 - 500 = 150
Percentage = (150/500) × 100 = 30%
Answer: (B) 30%
Q5. The price of rice decreases from ₹80 to ₹64 per kg. Find the percentage decrease.
- (A) 15%
- (B) 20%
- (C) 25%
- (D) 30%
Solution:
Decrease = 80 - 64 = 16
Percentage = (16/80) × 100 = 20%
Answer: (B) 20%
Level 2: Moderate Questions (70 Questions)
Section A: Successive Percentage
Q6. The population of a city increases by 10% in the first year and 20% in the second year. What is the net percentage increase?
- (A) 30%
- (B) 32%
- (C) 35%
- (D) 40%
Solution:
Net change = a + b + (ab/100)
= 10 + 20 + (10×20)/100
= 30 + 2 = 32%
Answer: (B) 32%
Q7. A value is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change?
- (A) No change
- (B) 2% decrease
- (C) 4% decrease
- (D) 4% increase
Solution:
Net change = -x²/100 (always decrease when same %)
= -(20²)/100 = -400/100 = -4%
Answer: (C) 4% decrease
Level 3: Difficult Questions (30 Questions)
Q8. In an exam, A got 25% more marks than B. If B got 60% marks, what percentage did A get?
- (A) 72%
- (B) 75%
- (C) 78%
- (D) 80%
Solution:
B's marks = 60%
A's marks = 60 + 25% of 60
= 60 + (25/100)×60
= 60 + 15 = 75%
Answer: (B) 75%
Practice Instructions
How to Use This Question Bank:
- Start with Level 1: Complete all easy questions first
- Time Yourself: Aim for 30-45 seconds per question
- Check Solutions: Understand the method, not just the answer
- Note Mistakes: Keep a mistake log
- Revise Regularly: Practice same questions after 7 days
Performance Tracking
Target Accuracy:
- Level 1 (Easy): 95%+ accuracy
- Level 2 (Moderate): 85%+ accuracy
- Level 3 (Difficult): 75%+ accuracy
Speed Target:
- Easy: 20-30 seconds
- Moderate: 35-45 seconds
- Difficult: 50-60 seconds
Additional Resources
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💡 Pro Tip: Solve at least 20 percentage questions daily for 7 days. You’ll master all patterns!
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