What is the approximate value of 7.98 × 12.02 × 2.49?
Correct answer B. 240
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Simplification MCQs
Simplification MCQs are aptitude word problems that you solve by turning a short story into simple equations, such as heads and legs puzzles, dividing money among people and moving students between rooms. They appear in NTS, ISSB, SSC and banking tests. Every question has an instant answer, so you can check your setup and arithmetic.
- Numbers 104
- Percentage 103
- Age Questions 95
- Profit and Loss 82
- Ratio and Proportion 80
- Time and Work 73
- Alligation or Mixture 73
- Fraction and Decimal 72
- Compound Interest 71
- Simple Interest 69
- Area 64
- Volume and Surface Area 64
- Equations and Inequalities 64
- Time and Distance 64
- Simplification 60
- Permutation and Combination 59
- Average 59
- Basic Algebra 58
- Pipes and Cistern 57
- Partnership 56
- Square Root and Cube Root 51
- Problems on Numbers 47
- Probability 45
- Problems on Trains 44
- Odd Man Out and Series 43
- Surds and Indices 43
- Clock 39
- Races and Games 38
- Height and Distance 37
- True Discount 36
- Stocks and Shares 34
- Boats and Streams 34
- Banker's Discount 32
- Counting 32
- Logarithm 30
- Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M 30
- Calendar 30
- Road Problems 26
- Word Problems 25
- Men and Food 24
What number should replace the blank in 0.8 × ____ = 0.36 × 20?
Correct answer D. 9
What is the approximate value of 2999.8 ÷ 14.97 + 49.9% of 801?
Correct answer B. 600
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A water tank is 2/5 full. After 36 litres are added, it becomes 7/10 full. What is the capacity of the tank?
Correct answer B. 120 litres
Hamid spends 1/4 of his monthly salary on rent and 2/5 of the remaining amount on food. He saves the remaining Rs. 9000. What is his monthly salary?
Correct answer B. Rs. 20000
What is the value of 4.5 × 0.06 + 0.27 ÷ 0.09 − 0.8?
Correct answer B. 2.47
Which of the following fractions is the largest: 5/7, 8/11, 11/15, 13/18?
Correct answer C. 11/15
What is the value of (3.25 × 3.25 − 1.75 × 1.75) ÷ 1.5?
Correct answer B. 5
What number should replace the blank in ____ − 1278 + 3456 = 5004?
Correct answer C. 2826
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What is the value of 25 − 5 × ?
Correct answer B. 10
What is the value of 17 × 23 + 17 × 77?
Correct answer C. 1700
What is the approximate value of 4998 ÷ 25.02 × 3.99?
Correct answer A. 800
What number should replace the blank in 1/2 of 3/5 of ____ = 87?
Correct answer C. 290
What is the value of 12.5% of 640 + 37.5% of 480?
Correct answer B. 260
What is the value of 8 − ?
Correct answer A. 8
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What is the value of (2/3 ÷ 4/9) × 5/6?
Correct answer B. 5/4
What is the value of 3.6 × 0.25 ÷ 0.09?
Correct answer D. 10
What is the value of 0.0072 ÷ 0.0012 + 0.5 × 1.4?
Correct answer D. 6.7
What number should replace the blank in ____% of 450 = 117?
Correct answer C. 26
If 3/7 of a number is 72, what is 5/12 of that number?
Correct answer A. 70
About Simplification MCQs
This set covers both classic simplification (BODMAS order, fractions and decimals, percentages and approximation, and "find the missing number" equations) and word problems that must be translated into simple algebra. Typical questions involve hens and cows with a given number of heads and feet, two examination rooms where moving students changes the ratio, and sums of money divided in fixed fractions. Others ask about shooting contests, prices of sarees and shirts, and elevator rides between floors. The key skill is choosing one or two unknowns, writing the conditions as equations and solving them carefully. Checking your answer against the original story catches most errors.
Exams that include Simplification MCQs
Pakistan
- NTS
- ISSB
- FPSC
- PPSC
India
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- IBPS Clerk
- RRB NTPC
Bangladesh
- Bank job exams
- Government job tests
Frequently asked questions
How do you solve heads and legs problems?
Let one animal type be x and the other be the remaining heads. Write an equation for the total legs and solve. For 48 heads and 140 feet with hens and cows, assume all are hens for 96 feet, then the extra 44 feet divided by 2 gives 22 cows and 26 hens.
How should I prepare for Simplification MCQs?
Practise turning each sentence into an equation before doing any arithmetic. Learn quick methods for two-variable problems, such as the assume-all method for heads and legs. Then time yourself, aiming to set up each problem within about thirty seconds.
Last reviewed October 2026