100+ IBPS PO Arithmetic Questions, Check Tips to Solve Quickly

Arithmetic for IBPS PO: The IBPS PO 2025 Prelims Exam is scheduled to be held on 17th, 23rd, and 24th August 2025, and candidates aiming to score high must sharpen their arithmetic skills to stay ahead in the competition. Arithmetic forms a crucial part of the Quantitative Aptitude section and contains 10–15 questions in the prelims. To help you ace this section, we are providing 100+ IBPS PO Arithmetic Questions, covering topics like Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Ratio, Percentage, SI & CI, and more. Alongside, we’ve shared smart tips and quick calculation strategies to help you attempt these questions faster and more accurately in the actual exam.

Why is Arithmetic Important in IBPS PO 2025?

The Quantitative Aptitude section for IBPS PO Prelims typically consists of 35 questions for 30 marks, while the Mains exam has 35 questions for 50 marks. Arithmetic covers approximately 10-15 questions in Prelims and 15-20 questions in Mains, either directly or through DI sets.

Reasons why Arithmetic is Important:

• Arithmetic questions test both logic and numerical ability.
• They require clarity in concepts like percentages, ratios, averages, profit & loss, and simple interest.
• Frequently included in data interpretation sets in the Mains.
• Scoring and managing with consistent practice.
• Enhances calculation speed and comprehension of word problems.

Important IBPS PO Arithmetic Questions Topics

Based on the syllabus and analysis of previous years’ papers, the following arithmetic topics are frequently tested in the IBPS PO exam. These topics are derived from the Quantitative Aptitude section and are critical for scoring well.

1. Percentage

Percentage questions involve calculations related to profit and loss, discounts. These questions test the candidate’s ability to work with ratios and proportions expressed as percentages.

• Weightage: 3–5 questions (Prelims), 4–6 questions (Mains)

2. Profit and Loss

These questions focus on calculating profit, loss, cost price, selling price, and profit/loss percentages. Advanced questions in the Mains may involve marked prices and discounts.

• Weightage: 2–4 questions (Prelims), 3–5 questions (Mains)

3. Ratio and Proportion

The Ratio and Proportion questions test your question-solving ability involving ratios, proportions, and their applications in partnerships, mixtures, and allocations.

• Weightage: 2–4 questions (Prelims), 3–5 questions (Mains)

4. Simple and Compound Interest

These questions involve calculating simple interest (SI), compound interest (CI), and the difference between SI and CI for a given principal, rate, and time period. 

• Weightage: 2–3 questions (Prelims), 3–4 questions (Mains)

5. Time and Work

Questions focus on calculating the time taken by individuals or groups to complete a task, work efficiency, and wage distribution based on work done. 

• Weightage: 2–4 questions (Prelims), 3–5 questions (Mains)

6. Time, Speed, and Distance

These questions involve calculating speed, distance, or time, often in scenarios involving trains, boats, or relative motion.

• Weightage: 2–3 questions (Prelims), 3–4 questions (Mains)

7. Average

Questions involve calculating the average of numbers, ages, weights, or other quantities.

• Weightage: 1–3 questions (Prelims), 2–4 questions (Mains)

IBPS PO Arithmetic Questions with Detailed Solution

Question 1: The present ages of Rajan and Raman are in the ratio of 6:5 respectively. Present age of Ranjan is 25% more than the present age of Raman. Find the present age of Rajan, if the average age of Rajan, Ranjan and Raman after 4 years is 50 years.

A) 42 years

B) 45 years

C) 48 years

D) 36 years

E) None of these

Question 2: Average runs of a batsman is increased by 3 runs when he scored 192 runs in his 40^th innings. He scored 116 runs in his 41^st inning. Find his average runs in 41 innings.

A) 74

B) 75

C) 76

D) 77

E) None of these

Question 3: Dinesh invested Rs. ‘x’ in scheme offering 12% simple interest for three years. Rohit invested Rs. ‘x + 3000’ in a scheme offering 10% compound interest for three years. Find the value of ‘x’ if the interest earned by Rohit is Rs. 761 more than the interest earned by Dinesh.

A) Rs. 9,000

B) Rs. 6,000

C) Rs. 12,000

D) Rs. 8,000

E) None of these

Question 4: Train X can cross a pole and a platform of 320 meters long in 11 seconds and 27 seconds respectively. Train X can cross another train Y moving in opposite direction in 9 seconds. Find the speed of train Y, if its length is 35 meters less than train X.

A) 90 km/h

B) 81 km/h

C) 105 km/h

D) 84 km/h

E) None of these

Question 5: Monthly savings of A and B are in the ratio 8:5 respectively. Monthly expenditure of B is Rs. 20,200 more than the monthly savings of A. Monthly expenditure of A is Rs. 2,200 more than the monthly expenditure of B. Find the monthly savings of A, if the monthly salaries of A and B are in the ratio 8:7 respectively.

A) Rs. 4500

B) Rs. 5400

C) Rs. 4800

D) Rs. 5500

E) None of these

Question 6: A vessel contains mixture of milk and water mixed in the ratio of 12:5 respectively. 85 liters of mixture is taken out of the vessel and replaced with ‘x’ liters of milk such that the ratio of the milk to water in the vessel becomes 19:7. Find the value of ‘x’, if the difference between the initial quantities of milk and water in the vessel is 84 liters.

A) 15 liters

B) 13 liters

C) 11 liters

D) 9 liters

E) None of these

Question 7: A, B and C together started a business. The initial investments by A and B are 30% and 45%, respectively more than that of initial investment of C. Find the share of A, if the total profit earned in a year is Rs. 15000.

A) Rs. 4500

B) Rs. 4200

C) Rs. 4600

D) Rs. 5200

E) None of these

Question 8: The percentage loss incurred by selling the product at Rs. 1350 is equal to one-half of the percentage profit earned by selling the same product at Rs. 3450. At what price should the product be sold to make a profit of 10%?

A) Rs. 2255

B) Rs. 2400

C) Rs. 2500

D) Rs. 2350

E) None of these

Question 9: If 3/5 of the work is done by 25 workers in 6 days, then how many more workers would be required to complete the remaining work in next 2 days?

A) 20 workers

B) 25 workers

C) 15 workers

D) 35 workers

E) None of these

Question 10: The number of boys and girls in the school are in the ratio of 4:3, while the number of boys and the number of teachers in the school are in the ratio 5:1 respectively. If the difference between the number of girls and teachers in the school is 176, then find the number of students in the school.

A) 480

B) 560

C) 720

D) 640

E) None of these

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Tips to Solve Arithmetic Questions Quickly

To solve Arithmetic questions efficiently in IBPS PO, follow these proven techniques:

Strengthen Basic Concepts

Before attempting high-level questions, get your basics clear for each Arithmetic topic. Learn formulas, basic percentage to fraction conversions, and speed-distance-time relationships.

Learn Approximation Techniques

Approximation helps in saving time, especially in profit & loss, percentage and DI-based problems.

Tip:
For (99.7 × 49.9), approximate it to 100 × 50 = 5000 for quick calculation.

Use Ratio Method Wherever Possible

Many work, partnership, and mixture problems can be quickly solved using ratio-proportion methods instead of complex equations.

Practice Reverse Calculation

In age and profit-loss questions, start from options (if available) or backtrack from the final value.

Memorize Shortcuts and Formulae

Have formulae handy for SI/CI, area, perimeter, volume, speed-distance, etc.

Regularly Practice Mental Calculations

Practice daily for 10–15 minutes on addition, subtraction, multiplication tables (up to 30), squares (up to 30), cubes (up to 20), and common fractions.

Attempt Topic-wise Mock Test & Mini Mock Tests

Take IBPS PO topic tests and Mini mock tests. It includes moderate-level questions for arithmetic topics. It builds speed and topic familiarity.

Disclaimer: This blog provides practice arithmetic questions and tips for exam preparation. Content is illustrative, not official. Candidates must consult IBPS PO exam notices for authentic details. Use these examples to strengthen concepts, not as guaranteed exam material.

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