HEC USAT-COM (Commerce) quantitative reasoning: Fractions MCQs

HEC USAT-COM (Commerce) quantitative reasoning: Fractions MCQs — sample questions

1. Question 1

   Q1. The denominator of a fraction is 1 less than twice the numerator. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by 1, the fraction becomes 3/5. Find the fraction?

   • A) 02-Mar
   • B) 03-May
   • C) 04-Jul
   • D) 05-Sep

   Answer: 05-Sep

   Explanation: Let numerator = n; denominator = 2n − 1; (n+1)/(2n) = 3/5 → 5n + 5 = 6n → n = 5, so fraction = 5/9.

2. Question 2

   Q2. 60% of a number is added to 120, the result is the same number. Find the number?

   • A) 300
   • B) 200
   • C) 400
   • D) 500

   Answer: 300

   Explanation: 0.60x + 120 = x → 120 = 0.40x → x = 300.

3. Question 3

   Q3. If a fraction is multiplied by itself and the product is divided by its reciprocal, the result is 18 26/27. What is the original fraction?

   • A) 1 1/2
   • B) 2 2/3
   • C) 08-May
   • D) None of these

   Answer: 2 2/3

   Explanation: The correct value is 2 2/3. Apply the formula or arithmetic step shown in the question and

4. Question 4

   Q4. Three-fourths of a number is 60 more than one-third of the same number. What is the number?

   • A) 60
   • B) 144
   • C) 120
   • D) None of these

   Answer: 144

   Explanation: The correct value is 144. Apply the formula or arithmetic step shown in the question and

5. Question 5

   Q5. Solve: 1/10 × 3/5 × 6/5.

   • A) 9/225
   • B) 9/125
   • C) 2/125
   • D) 7/125

   Answer: 9/125

   Explanation: 1/10 × 3/5 × 6/5 = 18/250 = 9/125. Show the calculation clearly when solving similar quantitative items.