The SBI PO 2025 exam demands both accuracy and speed, especially in the Quantitative Aptitude section. One high-weightage topic is Approximation. These questions are made to test your ability to simplify complex calculations using close values. Since SBI PO Prelims includes 4–6 approximation-based questions. If you cover this topic can give you an edge and save precious time for lengthier problems. In this blog, we’ve shared expected questions, easy tips, and a free PDF for your practice.
Approximation questions involve replacing actual numbers with nearby, simple values to simplify and quickly solve mathematical problems. These are widely asked in banking exams to test your number sense and calculation speed
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In the SBI PO Prelims, Approximation carries 4–6 marks on average. It’s a scoring and speed-oriented topic, and mastering it helps save time for complex problems like DI or Arithmetic.
An example of an Approximation with questions and answers in PDF format is provided below. Download now.
Question 1: What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?(Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)
{83.13 + 4.12 × 11.97 – (57.97 ÷ 29.03)}= ?
A) 89
B) 198
C) 164
D) 129
E) 61
Question 2: What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?(Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)
{(32.04% of 250.15 + 7.92 × 5.13) – 16.11 × ?} = 56.06
A) 8
B) 4
C) 11
D) 18
E) 15
Question 3: What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?(Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)
{19.11 × 5.96 – (156.17 – 13.04 × 5.98)} × 5.03 = ?
A) 65
B) 360
C) 105
D) 295
E) 180
Question 4: What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?(Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)
272.15 + (96.96 – 15.06 × 7.95) – ?= 137.09
A) 197
B) 112
C) 240
D) 56
E) 291
Question 5: What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?(Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)
? × (136.08 ÷ 3.98 + 234.12 ÷ 6.04) = 3504.33
A) 30
B) 16
C) 48
D) 69
E) 78
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Here are some useful tips for the students that can be used while approximation :
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Estimating near values to simplify the calculation.
Usually 4–6 in prelims.
No, mental math is required.
Yes, very quick to solve.
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