Arithmetic Questions for RRB Clerk 2025: Check Types and Tips to Solve

Preparing for the 2025 RRB Clerk exam? Arithmetic plays an important role in the quant section. You will likely see around 10-15 of these questions, which really matter for prelims. It’s all about using math in real-life experience. This blog will give you an idea of what kinds of arithmetic problems come and some questions to practice with. Just knowing the formulas isn’t enough; you need to know how to use them in different situations, and that’s what the RRB Clerk exam focuses on.

What is Arithmetic? What Are Its Types?

Arithmetic is the main part of maths where we solve problems using numbers and calculations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In banking exams, Arithmetic questions came in the form of word problems. These word problems mainly check how well you can apply maths to real-life situations.  These are common topics in Arithmetic:

• Profit and Loss
  
• Simple and Compound Interest
  
• Time, Speed, and Distance
  
• Time and Work
  
• Mixture and Alligation
  
• Percentage
  
• Averages
  
• Ratio and Proportion
  
• Ages
  
• Pipes and Cisterns
  
• Partnership
  
• Boats and Streams
  

Importance and Weightage in RRB Clerk Exam

Arithmetic is a major part of the Quant section in both Prelims and Mains. In the Prelims exam, about 10–12 questions are asked from Arithmetic. In the Mains exam, it can go up to 15–18 questions. This means nearly 25% to 40% of the Quant section is based on Arithmetic. So, if you want to clear the cut-off and get a good score, you must prepare for Arithmetic properly. Regular practice of word problems helps you build both speed and accuracy, which are key to success in banking exams.

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Most Expected Arithmetic Questions for RRB Clerk 2025

Here we are providing the most expected Arithmetic Questions, Candidates can click the PDF link and attempt all the questions with detailed solutions

Question 1: The present age of Roshan is 8 times the present age of his son. 8 years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 10:3, respectively. What is the present age of Roshan?

A) 24 years

B) 28 years

C) 32 years

D) 30 years

E) None of these

Question 2: A certain sum when invested at 20% p.a. simple interest for two years gives Rs. 600. What interest will the same sum give when invested at the same rate for same period of timeat compound interest?

A) Rs. 650

B) Rs. 660

C) Rs. 690

D) Rs. 700

E) Rs. 720

Question 3: Vivek and Vishal invested Rs. 25000 and Rs. 30000 for a period of 1.5 years and 2.5 years, respectively. The total profit received by them is Rs. 22500. What is the profit share of Vishal?

A) Rs. 12000

B) Rs. 15800

C) Rs. 13000

D) Rs. 15000

E) Rs. 14000

Question 4: The ratio of income of A and B is 5:6, respectively. If A spends 30% of his income and saves Rs. 17500, then what is the income of B?

A) Rs. 30000

B) Rs. 24000

C) Rs. 18000

D) Rs. 42000

E) None of these

Question 5: A 260 ml mixture contains water and acid in ratio 6:7, respectively. How much acid should be added to the mixture so that the ratio of water and acid changes to 3:5, respectively?

A) 50 ml

B) 60 ml

C) 40 ml

D) 120 ml

E) None of these

Arithmetic Questions PDF

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Tips to Solve Arithmetic Questions

If you want to clear the RRB Clerk exam, here are some easy tips to prepare for Arithmetic in the RRB Clerk 2025 

1. Understand the Basics First

Before solving tough questions, make sure your basic concepts are clear. Learn the formulas and methods used in each topic. Without this, you may find word problems confusing.

2. Practice Word Problems Daily

Pick 2–3 topics every week and solve 8–10 questions daily. This will help you become faster and more confident. Focus more on high-weightage topics like Percentage, Time & Work, and Profit & Loss.

3. Learn Short Tricks and Formulas

Keep a notebook of formulas and short tricks. Revise it every day. These tricks save time in the exam and help you solve questions quickly.

4. Solve Previous Year Questions

Look at past RRB Clerk papers from 2017–2024. These will show you what kind of questions are asked and help you understand the difficulty level.

5. Give Mock Tests Regularly

After practicing the basics, start taking mock tests. This will help you know your speed and accuracy. Also, analyze your mistakes after each mock test.

6. Manage Your Time Smartly

In Prelims, you have very little time. So, attempt easy questions like Percentage and Ratio first, then go for lengthy word problems.

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