200+ Arithmetic Important Questions for RRB PO 2025 Exam, Download Free PDF

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the RRB PO 2025 exam to recruit candidates for Probationary Officers. Arithmetic questions are an important part of both the prelims and mains stages. To aid candidates in their preparation, this article provides a free downloadable PDF containing the importance of Arithmetic, key topics, preparation strategies, and 200+ important Arithmetic questions prepared for the RRB PO 2025 exam. 

Importance of Arithmetic in RRB PO 2025 Exam

The arithmetic topic is an important part of the Quantitative Aptitude section in the IBPS RRB PO 2025 exam. This section tests the candidates’ numerical ability, speed and accuracy through real-life word problems involving basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Based on the trends of previous years, the preliminary exam usually includes 10-12 Arithmetic questions, while the main exam may have 10-15 questions.

It is important to master Arithmetic because:

High weightage: Arithmetic questions form a significant part of the Quantitative Aptitude section (50-60% when combined with Data Interpretation).

Scoring opportunities: With regular practice, Arithmetic questions can be solved quickly and accurately, increasing the overall score.

Key Arithmetic Topics for RRB PO 2025

The arithmetic section in the RRB PO 2025 Exam covers a range of topics. Based on previous years’ papers and expert analysis, the following topics are critical for preparation:

• Percentage
• Ratio and Proportion
• Profit and Loss
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed, and Distance
• Mixtures and Alligations
• Averages
• Simplification and Approximation
• Number Series
• Quadratic Equations
• Mensuration
• Data Interpretation

200+ RRB PO Arithmetic Questions

To excel in the RRB PO exam, candidates must practice a comprehensive set of Arithmetic questions that reflect the difficulty level and pattern of previous year question papers. Here we are providing some preparation tips along with the 200+ Arithmetic questions with detailed solutions to maximise performance.

Question 1: 560 ml of the mixture contains 45% of milk in it. Find the quantity of milk that must be added into the mixture so that quantity of milk in the resultant mixture becomes 60%.

A)  210 ml

B)  160 ml

C)  180 ml

D) 

200 ml

E)  None of these

Question 2: Mixture ‘A’ initially contains milk and water in the ratio of 5:9, respectively. When 11 litres milk and 17 litres water is added into the mixture, the ratio of milk to water in the resultant mixture becomes 4:7. Find the quantity of water in the initial mixture ‘A’.

A)  45 litres

B)  54 litres

C)  63 litres

D)  72 litres

E)  81 litres

Question 3: 350 ml of mixture contains milk and water in the ratio of 9:5 respectively. If ‘x’ ml of mixture is taken out and 30 ml of milk and 40 ml of water is added into the remaining mixture then ratio of milk to water in the resulting mixture will be 4:3. Find the value of ‘x’.

A)  175

B)  210

C)  280

D)  140

E)  None of these

Question 4: A seller sold certain quantity of a mixture (oil + water) for Rs. 270 at the rate of Rs. (9/8) per litre. The mixture contains 180 litres of oil. When ‘x’ litres of oil and (x + 20) litres of water is added to the mixture, the ratio of oil to water in it becomes 2:1. Find the value of ‘x’.

A)  15

B)  20

C)  16

D)  40

E) 25

Question 5: A milkman mixed same quantities of mixture ‘A’ and mixture ‘B’. The ratio of milk to water in mixture ‘A’ and ‘B’ is 5:2 and 4:1, respectively. If after mixing both mixtures, milkman also added 20 litres of water in the resultant mixture, then find the ratio of milk to water in the final mixture given that quantity of mixture ‘A’ is 35 litres. 

A) 46:35 

B) 53:37 

C) 54:35 

D) 35:22 

E) None of these

Question 6: Total number of missiles launched by country D is how much more than the number of missiles launched by country E. 

A) 87

B) 93

C) 96 

D) 102 

E) None of these

Question 7: The number of unsuccessful missiles launched is what percentage of the number of successful missiles launched by country A? 

A) 53.23% 

B) 66.67%

C) 77.77% 

D) 82.12% 

E) None of these 

Question 8: Find the average of the number of successful missiles launched by country A, B and C together. 

A) 115 

B) 124 

C) 108 

D) 105 

E) None of these 

Question 9: If 25% of the missiles launched by country A were related to defence system, then find the number of defence related missiles launched by country A. 

A) 68 

B) 64 

C) 72 

D) 62 

E) None of these

Question 10: In 2018, the number of missiles launched by country C is 50% more than the previous year. If the ratio of successful to unsuccessful missiles launched in 2018 is 17:4, then find the number of unsuccessful missiles launched by country C in 2018. 

A) 54 

B) 30 

C) 45

D) 42 

E) 36

Preparation Strategies for Arithmetic

To boost your Arithmetic section preparation for the RRB PO 2025 exam, here we are providing some preparation tips to boost your score in the RRB PO Quant section. Here are the tips suggested by the expert:

Know the syllabus and exam pattern: Candidates can know the Quantitative Aptitude detailed syllabus and high-weightage topics like Percentage, Ratio and Mixture. Focus on the exam pattern: Prelims (40 questions, 40 marks, 20 minutes) and Mains (40 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes).

Practice previous years’ papers: Solve memory-based papers of 2017-2024 to understand the trend of questions and difficulty level. This helps to identify frequently occurring topics and improve time management.

Take mock tests: Attempt 1-2 full-length mock tests weekly, increase to 3-4 closer to the exam. Simulate exam conditions to increase speed and accuracy. Aim for 60+ correct attempts in prelims and 120+ in mains.

Master shortcuts and tricks: Learn Vedic math techniques for simplification, percentages, and data interpretation to save time. Practice mental calculations for faster problem-solving.

Focus on weak areas: Analyse mock test results to identify weak topics and strengthen them. Use topic-wise tests to build confidence in specific areas like Time and Work or Quadratic Equations.

Time management: Practice with sectional timers (e.g., 20 minutes for Quantitative Aptitude in prelims) to prioritise easy questions and maximise attempts.
Join study groups: Join online communities like Telegram groups for real-time solutions, expert advice, and peer discussions to refine your strategy.

Disclaimer: The arithmetic questions, solutions, and preparation tips provided here are intended solely for practice and learning purposes. They are based on exam trends and expert analysis, not official IBPS content. While these materials aim to strengthen your preparation, they do not guarantee reflection in the actual IBPS RRB PO 2025 exam. Candidates should always refer to the official IBPS notifications and syllabus for authoritative information.

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