Did you know that learning just one single math chapter can help you solve half of your SSC MTS math paper? Yes, it is true! That chapter is Percentage. Many students get very scared when they see the % sign. They think it needs long multiplication and heavy division. But the SSC MTS exam does not ask for hard math. It only tests your basic daily calculations, like finding a discount at a clothing shop. If you master percentages, other chapters like Profit and Loss or Simple Interest become extremely easy. In this blog, we will remove your fear of math forever. Let us learn what a percentage is and practice the most repeated easy questions.
What is Percentage in Simple Words?
The word “Percent” is made of two small words: “Per” and “Cent”. Cent means 100. So, a percentage simply means “out of 100”.
Think of it like a school test. If a math test is of 100 marks, and you get 40 marks, it means you got 40 percent (40%). The symbol for percentage is %.
It is also just a way to cut things into small parts.
- 50% means exactly half (1/2) of anything.
- 25% means a quarter (1/4) of anything.
- 100% means the full thing.
If you have 100 apples and you eat 20 apples, you ate 20% of the apples. It is that simple!
Percentage Questions for SSC MTS, Download Free PDF
Below are practice/sample percentage questions designed from past SSC MTS exam patterns. These are for preparation purposes only and not official SSC exam questions. A solution PDF is attached below that contains detailed solutions to these questions. We have also provided more questions in the PDF. Candidates are advised to first understand the concept and then try to solve the questions.
Q1. What is 20% of 500?
(A) 50
(B) 100
(C) 150
(D) 200
Answer: (B) 100
Explanation:
20% means 20/100.
20/100 × 500 = 100.
Shortcut: 10% of 500 = 50, so 20% = 50 + 50 = 100.
Q2. 50 is what percent of 200?
(A) 20%
(B) 25%
(C) 30%
(D) 50%
Answer: (B) 25%
Explanation:
Percentage = (Part ÷ Total) × 100
(50 ÷ 200) × 100 = 25%.
Q3. A shirt costs ₹400. The shop gives a 10% discount. What is the discount amount?
(A) ₹10
(B) ₹20
(C) ₹40
(D) ₹400
Answer: (C) ₹40
Explanation:
10% of 400 = 10/100 × 400 = 40.
Q4. A student needs 40% marks to pass an exam. The total marks are 600. How many marks are needed to pass?
(A) 200
(B) 240
(C) 300
(D) 400
Answer: (B) 240
Explanation:
40% of 600 = 40/100 × 600 = 240.
Q5. In an election, Ravi got 60% of the total 1000 votes. How many votes did Ravi get?
(A) 400
(B) 500
(C) 600
(D) 800
Answer: (C) 600
Explanation:
60% of 1000 = 60/100 × 1000 = 600 votes.
Q6. Reena earns ₹20,000 per month. She saves 30% of her salary. How much money does she save?
(A) ₹3000
(B) ₹4000
(C) ₹5000
(D) ₹6000
Answer: (D) ₹6000
Explanation:
30% of 20,000 = 30/100 × 20,000 = 6000.
Q7. A number is increased by 20%. If the original number was 150, what is the new number?
(A) 160
(B) 170
(C) 180
(D) 200
Answer: (C) 180
Explanation:
20% of 150 = 30.
New number = 150 + 30 = 180.
Q8. What is the fraction value of 75%?
(A) 1/2
(B) 1/4
(C) 3/4
(D) 4/5
Answer: (C) 3/4
Explanation:
75% = 75/100
Divide by 25 → 3/4.
Q9. If 25% of a number is 50, what is the full number?
(A) 100
(B) 150
(C) 200
(D) 250
Answer: (C) 200
Explanation:
25% means 1/4 of a number.
If 1/4 = 50, then full number = 50 × 4 = 200.
Q10. The population of a village is 5000. It decreases by 10% next year. What is the new population?
(A) 4000
(B) 4500
(C) 5500
(D) 6000
Answer: (B) 4500
Explanation:
10% of 5000 = 500.
New population = 5000 − 500 = 4500.
Simple Tips to Solve Percentage Questions Faster
You do not need to be a math genius to solve these fast. Just follow these very simple daily habits:
- Learn the Fraction Magic: The fastest way to solve percent questions is to learn their fraction values. Memorize that 50% is 1/2, 25% is 1/4, 20% is 1/5, and 10% is 1/10. If the question asks for 20% of 500, just divide 500 by 5 in your mind.
- The 10 Percent Trick: To find 10% of any number that ends with a zero, just remove the last zero. For example, 10% of 800 is 80. 10% of 450 is 45.
- Practice on Paper, Not Calculator: In the exam hall, you will not have a mobile phone. Always do your daily practice using a simple pen and rough paper.
- Think of Daily Shopping: When you get confused, think of it like buying a toy at a shop. If a toy is 200 rupees and you get a 50% discount, you know it becomes 100 rupees. Simple thinking prevents silly mistakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You will see 2 to 3 direct percentage questions, and it is also used in Profit and Loss.
No. Basic multiplication, division, and simple fraction rules are completely enough to score full marks.
Not at all. The math questions are strictly of the basic 10th-class school level for all students.
No, calculators and phones are strictly banned. You must do all rough work manually on paper.
Memorize basic fraction values like 20% is 1/5, and practice your multiplication tables every single day.
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