NET-SET · Quantitative Aptitude

Percentages questions with answers

Build accuracy with explanation-led practice, then open a focused search or timed exam drill.

Practise this topic →View NET-SET guide
PRACTICE PREVIEW

Five questions to begin your revision

Open each answer only after choosing your own response.

01Easy · ✦ AI-labelled practice

UGC NET and HP SET foundation practice set 1: What is 5% of ₹720?

  1. 0
  2. 108
  3. 36
  4. 72
Check answer and explanation +
C — 36

5% of ₹720 equals ₹720 × 5 ÷ 100 = ₹36. The percentage is converted to a fraction of 100 before multiplication. The numerical key was independently recomputed during batch preparation.

Source: NCERT foundational numeracy and reasoning practice · mapped to UGC NET and HP SET; original syllabus-aligned practice, not a previous-year question; answer independently recomputed.
02Easy · ✦ AI-labelled practice

UGC NET and HP SET foundation practice set 2: What is 10% of ₹740?

  1. 148
  2. 74
  3. 111
  4. 37
Check answer and explanation +
B — 74

10% of ₹740 equals ₹740 × 10 ÷ 100 = ₹74. The percentage is converted to a fraction of 100 before multiplication. The numerical key was independently recomputed during batch preparation.

Source: NCERT foundational numeracy and reasoning practice · mapped to UGC NET and HP SET; original syllabus-aligned practice, not a previous-year question; answer independently recomputed.
03Easy · ✦ AI-labelled practice

UGC NET and HP SET foundation practice set 3: What is 15% of ₹760?

  1. 114
  2. 152
  3. 76
  4. 190
Check answer and explanation +
A — 114

15% of ₹760 equals ₹760 × 15 ÷ 100 = ₹114. The percentage is converted to a fraction of 100 before multiplication. The numerical key was independently recomputed during batch preparation.

Source: NCERT foundational numeracy and reasoning practice · mapped to UGC NET and HP SET; original syllabus-aligned practice, not a previous-year question; answer independently recomputed.
04Easy · ✦ AI-labelled practice

UGC NET and HP SET foundation practice set 4: What is 20% of ₹780?

  1. 195
  2. 117
  3. 234
  4. 156
Check answer and explanation +
D — 156

20% of ₹780 equals ₹780 × 20 ÷ 100 = ₹156. The percentage is converted to a fraction of 100 before multiplication. The numerical key was independently recomputed during batch preparation.

Source: NCERT foundational numeracy and reasoning practice · mapped to UGC NET and HP SET; original syllabus-aligned practice, not a previous-year question; answer independently recomputed.
05Easy · ✦ AI-labelled practice

UGC NET and HP SET foundation practice set 5: What is 25% of ₹800?

  1. 160
  2. 280
  3. 200
  4. 240
Check answer and explanation +
C — 200

25% of ₹800 equals ₹800 × 25 ÷ 100 = ₹200. The percentage is converted to a fraction of 100 before multiplication. The numerical key was independently recomputed during batch preparation.

Source: NCERT foundational numeracy and reasoning practice · mapped to UGC NET and HP SET; original syllabus-aligned practice, not a previous-year question; answer independently recomputed.
✓

Know what you are practisingVerified and AI-generated records remain labelled separately. Previous-exam claims appear only when the source record supports them.

See every Percentages question →
CONTINUE LEARNING

Related NET-SET topics