Simplification Questions for SBI PO Exam

The SBI PO Notification is expected to be released soon on the official website. For those preparing for the SBI PO exam, it is essential to understand that Quantitative Aptitude is a crucial section. To assist you with your preparation, we have compiled a set of Simplification Questions for SBI PO Exam to help you master this topic effectively. Each simplification question comes with a detailed solution, aimed at strengthening your reasoning skills and boosting your confidence.

Simplification Questions for SBI PO Exam

In the SBI PO exam, around 10 to 12 questions from the arithmetic section are usually asked, based on analysis of previous exams. Out of the 35 questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section, various topics are covered, including arithmetic, number series, approximation, data interpretation (DI), and others. Practicing Simplification Questions can significantly enhance your preparation and help you perform at your best.

Q1. [12 × (1.9 + 2.1)] − 12 =?²
(a) 7
(b) 3
(c) 6
(d) 5
(e) 4

Q2. (2343 ÷ 11) + (126 ÷ 3) =?
(a) 250
(b) 225
(c) 248
(d) 255
(e) 260

Q3. 360 ÷ 15 of (4 × 2) + √? = 26
(a) 484
(b) 529
(c) 169
(d) 625
(e) 441

Q4. 25² – ?² % of 125 = 20
(a) 22
(b) 18
(c) 24
(d) 26
(e) 20

Q5. √12.25 × 18 – (?)² = (6)² + √4
(a) 7
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 4
(e) 3

Q6. (1250 + 1725) ÷ (825 + 365) = ?
(a) 1.5
(b) 2.5
(c) 1
(d) 2.25
(e) 2.75

Q7. √625 ÷ √16 × 6 = ?% of 300
(a) 15
(b) 12.5
(c) 17.5
(d) 10
(e) 8.5

Q8. 26 × 15 + 310 – (15)² = 25% of ?
(a) 1600
(b) 1800
(c) 1900
(d) 1500
(e) 1700

Q9. √81 × √625 + 1225 = (?)² – 150
(a) 50
(b) 45
(c) 35
(d) 30
(e) 40

Q10. 150 ÷ 3 × 15 − 225 ÷ 9 × 12 = 900% 𝑜𝑓 ?
(a) 40
(b) 45
(c) 55
(d) 50
(e) 100

Q11. (2500 + 170 – √4900 ) ÷ 25 + ? = (12)²
(a) 50
(b) 56
(c) 40
(d) 44
(e) 39

Q12. 30% of 450 + 75% of 680 = ?% of 1075
(a) 40
(b) 55
(c) 45
(d) 60
(e) 70

Q13. √524 + 125 × 3 − 778 = (? )²
(a) 121
(b) 11
(c) √11
(d) 1.1
(e) 9

Q14. 74 × 2.5 + 13 × 5 = ?
(a) 250
(b) 240
(c) 230
(d) 260
(e) 270

Q15. (12% of 750) − (12.5% of 480)+? = 140
(a)105
(b)120
(c)110
(d)100
(e)90

Q. 16% of 260 + 80 = 50% of ?
(a) 366
(b) 372
(c) 368
(d) 364
(e) 362

Q17. 115 × 8+? = 20% 𝑜𝑓 6000
(a) 280
(b) 180
(c) 200
(d) 300
(e) 380

Q18. ³√1331 × 343 ÷ 49 − 28 =?
(a) 55
(b) 49
(c) 62
(d) 42
(e) 39

Q19. 475+64 % of 950 = 900+?
(a) 183
(b) 233
(c) 198
(d) 186
(e) 253

Q20. 56% of 700 + 64% of 900 – 40% of 290 = ?
(a) 848
(b) 852
(c) 860
(d) 874
(e) 846

Solution

S01. Ans.(c)
Sol. 12 × 4 − 12 = ?²
? = 6

S02. Ans.(d)
Sol. 2343/11+126/3=?
213 + 42 = ?
? = 255

S03. Ans.(b)
Sol. 360 ÷ 120 + √? = 26
√? = 26 − 3
√? = 23
? = 529

S04. Ans.(a)
Sol. ?² % of 125 = 625 – 20
?² = 605×100/125
?² = 121 × 4
?² = 11 × 11 × 2 × 2
? = 11 × 2 = 22

S05. Ans.(c)
Sol. 3.5 × 18 – (?)² = 36 + 2
63 – 38 = (?)²
25 = (?)²
? = 5

S06. Ans.(b)
Sol. ? =
2975/1190
? = 2.5

S07. Ans.(b)
Sol. 25÷4×6
3
= ?
? = 12.5

S08. Ans.(c)
Sol. (390 + 310 – 225) × 4 = ?
(700 – 225) × 4 = ?
475 × 4 = ?
? = 1900

S09. Ans.(e)
Sol. 9 × 25 + 1225 + 150 = (?)²
225 + 1225 + 150 = (?)²
? = √1600
? = 40

S10. Ans.(d)
Sol. 150/3× 15 −225/9× 12 = 900/100×?
750 − 300 = 9 ×?

? = 450/9
? = 50

S11. Ans.(c)
Sol. 2500+170−70/25+? = 144
? = 144 −2600/25
? = 144 − 104
? = 40

S12. Ans.(d)
Sol. 30/100× 450 + 75 /100× 680 =?/100× 1075
135 + 510 = ? ×43/4
645 × 4/43 =?
? = 60

S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. √524 + 375 − 778 = (? )²
√121 = (? )²
11 = (? )²
? = ±√11

S14. Ans.(a)
Sol. 74 × 2.5 + 13 × 5 = ?
2.5 [74 + 13 × 2] = ?
2.5 [74 + 26] = ?
? = 250

S15. Ans.(c)
Sol. 90 − 60+? = 140
? = 110

S16. Ans.(c)
Sol. (104 + 80) × 2 =?
? = 368

S17. Ans.(a)
Sol. ? = 1200 − 920
? = 280

S18. Ans.(b)
Sol. ? = 11 × 343 ÷ 49 – 28
? =49

S19. Ans.(a)
Sol. 475+64% of 950-900
= 475+608-900
= 183

S20. Ans.(b)
Sol. ? = 56 × 7 + 64 × 9 – 4 × 29
= 852