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Arithmetic Problems - Beginner Level: profit-loss BEGINNER

Ready to master arithmetic problems? This concept mastery features 20 beginner-level challenges. Worksheet 2 of 30 sharpens your profit-loss skills. Master percentage problems, profit-loss, simple interest through guided practice. Perfect for entry-level test preparation.

📝 Worksheet 2 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Beginner level

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Worksheet 2 of 30 (6% complete)

Question 1

Total capital ₹128477. A contributes 50%, B rest. Profit ₹19701. Find A's share.
Total ₹128477, A invests 50% (₹64238). Profit 19701, A's share=9850.5
Olympiad, chain

Question 2

In the GP sequence: 3, 15, 75, ___, 1875, 9375, find the missing term.
GP formula: Each term = a * r^i. Missing term index: 3. Answer: 375.
GP, sequence

Question 3

What is the remainder when 98 is divided by 11?
98 modulo 11 = 10.
modular

Question 4

The chart below shows the number of cars (in thousands) manufactured in 2020: India-250 USA-400 Japan-150 UK-270 How many more cars (in thousands) did UK make compared to India?
Difference = |270 - 250| = 20.
data chart

Question 5

Calculate simple interest on Rs. 6410 at 2% per annum for 2 years.
Simple Interest = PRT/100 = 256.4.
interest

Question 6

Find the sum of first 12 terms of the AP: First term=6, common difference=4.
S_n = n/2 [2a + (n-1)d] = 12/2*[2*6+(11)*4] = 336.0
sum, arithmetic progression

Question 7

If A can complete a work in 2 days, and B in 8 days, how long will they take together?
Time = (A * B) / (A + B) = (2*8)/(2+8) = 1.6 days.
time work

Question 8

The chart below shows the number of cars (in thousands) manufactured in 2020: India-250 USA-400 Japan-150 UK-270 How many more cars (in thousands) did USA make compared to UK?
Difference = |400 - 270| = 130.
data chart

Question 9

In a ratio 4:2, what is the first part out of 84?
First part: 84 * 4/(6) = 56.0
ratio

Question 10

In the GP sequence: 8, 32, 128, 512, ___, 8192, find the missing term.
GP formula: Each term = a * r^i. Missing term index: 4. Answer: 2048.
GP, sequence

Question 11

Calculate simple interest on Rs. 1287 at 9% per annum for 5 years.
Simple Interest = PRT/100 = 579.15.
interest

Question 12

If A can complete a work in 2 days, and B in 11 days, how long will they take together?
Time = (A * B) / (A + B) = (2*11)/(2+11) = 1.69 days.
time work

Question 13

What is 29 * 97?
29 * 97 = 2813
arithmetic, operation

Question 14

In a ratio 2:5, what is the first part out of 287?
First part: 287 * 2/(7) = 82.0
ratio

Question 15

Calculate compound interest on Rs. 6269 at 6% per annum for 1 years.
CI = P(1+r/100)^t - P = 6645.14 - 6269 = 376.14.
compound interest

Question 16

Calculate simple interest on Rs. 6563 at 3% per annum for 5 years.
Simple Interest = PRT/100 = 984.45.
interest

Question 17

Find the wrong term in the series: 15, 22, 8, 36, 43, 50, 57
Correct AP is 15, 22, 29, 36, 43, 50, 57. Wrong term: 8, position 3.
arithmetic, wrong term

Question 18

In a ratio 3:2, what is the first part out of 245?
First part: 245 * 3/(5) = 147.0
ratio

Question 19

In the GP sequence: 6, 18, ___, 162, 486, 1458, 4374, find the missing term.
GP formula: Each term = a * r^i. Missing term index: 2. Answer: 54.
GP, sequence

Question 20

If you start with 14, add 7, multiply by 3, then subtract 7, what is the result?
(14+7)=21; 21*3=63; 63-7=56
arithmetic, hybrid
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