Aptitude MCQs

Sample multiple-choice questions for Aptitude (C-CAT Section A). Answers and short explanations are shown for study. The complete practice bank stays inside the app.

C-CAT Section A →C-CAT hub →

Sample questions

Q1. If the price of an item increases by 20% and then decreases by 20%, the net change is:

A. No change
B. 4% decrease ✓
C. 4% increase
D. 2% decrease

Explanation: Net change = +20% then -20% of new = 0.8 × 1.2 = 0.96 → 4% decrease.

Topic: Percentages

Q2. A can finish a work in 12 days, B in 18 days. Together they finish in:

A. 7.2 days ✓
B. 6 days
C. 9 days
D. 8 days

Explanation: 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36 → 36/5 = 7.2 days.

Topic: Time & Work

Q3. An article bought for ₹500 is sold at 10% profit. Selling price is:

A. ₹550 ✓
B. ₹450
C. ₹560
D. ₹540

Explanation: SP = 500 × 1.10 = ₹550.

Topic: Profit & Loss

Q4. Divide ₹840 in ratio 3:4. Smaller share is:

A. ₹360 ✓
B. ₹480
C. ₹420
D. ₹240

Explanation: 3+4=7 parts. Smaller = 3/7 × 840 = 360.

Topic: Ratio

Related notes

Practice more Aptitude

Continue in the practice app for larger sets and timed modes.

Open practice Mock tests