CUET PG MBA Quantitative Aptitude Questions 2027: 15 Practice Questions with Answers

CUET PG MBA Quantitative Aptitude Practice Questions 2026: Overview

Before attempting the questions, review the practice set's coverage and format. These questions are designed to strengthen quantitative aptitude skills for MBA entrance preparation.

CUET PG MBA Exam Pattern 2026

The CUET PG MBA paper is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). Candidates should understand the question count, duration and marking scheme before preparing for the examination.

Note: These are original practice questions, not actual CUET PG examination questions. Check the official information bulletin and applicable paper syllabus for the prescribed examination structure.

CUET PG MBA Quantitative Aptitude Questions with Solutions

These five questions for quantitative aptitude focus on applying concepts rather than simply substituting values into formulas. Attempt each question before reading its solution to understand how the calculation can be completed efficiently.

Question 1: Successive Percentage Change

The price of an article is increased by 25% and then reduced by 20%. If the final price is ₹2,400, what was its original price?

A. ₹2,300

B. ₹2,400

C. ₹2,500

D. ₹2,600

Correct answer: B. ₹2,400

Solution:

Let the original price be ₹(x).

After a 25% increase, the price becomes (1.25x).

After a 20% reduction, the final price becomes:

(1.25x \times 0.80 = 2,400)

(x = \frac{2,400}{1.25 \times 0.80})

Since (1.25 \times 0.80 = 1),

(x = ₹2,400)

Therefore, the original price was ₹2,400. The increase and decrease cancel each other because they are calculated on different price bases.

Question 2: Profit, Loss and Discount

A retailer marks an article 40% above its cost price and offers a discount of 15% on the marked price. If the cost price is ₹2,000, what is the retailer's profit percentage?

A. 15%

B. 17%

C. 19%

D. 25%

Correct answer: C. 19%

Solution:

Cost price = ₹2,000

Marked price:

(2,000 \times 1.40 = ₹2,800)

Discount:

(2,800 \times 15/100 = ₹420)

Selling price:

(2,800 - 420 = ₹2,380)

Profit:

(2,380 - 2,000 = ₹380)

Profit percentage:

(\frac{380}{2,000}\times100 = 19%)

Therefore, the retailer earns a 19% profit.

Question 3: Ratio and Proportion

The monthly incomes of A and B are in the ratio 5:7, and their monthly expenditures are in the ratio 3:4. If A saves Rs. 6,000 per month and B saves Rs. 9,000 per month, what is their combined monthly income?

A. Rs. 30,000
B. Rs. 36,000
C. Rs. 42,000
D. Rs. 48,000

Correct answer: B. Rs. 36,000

Solution:

Let their monthly incomes be 5x and 7x, and their monthly expenditures be 3y and 4y.

Based on their savings:

5x − 3y = 6,000 … (1)
7x − 4y = 9,000 … (2)

Multiplying equation (1) by 4:

20x − 12y = 24,000

Multiplying equation (2) by 3:

21x − 12y = 27,000

Subtracting the first equation from the second gives:

x = 3,000

Substituting x = 3,000 into equation (1):

15,000 − 3y = 6,000
3y = 9,000
y = 3,000

Combined monthly income = 5x + 7x = 12x = Rs. 36,000.

Question 4: Time and Work

A can complete a job in 15 days, while B can complete the same job in 20 days. They work together for five days, after which A leaves. How many additional days will B take to finish the remaining work?

A. 7 days

B. (8\frac{1}{3}) days

C. 9 days

D. 10 days

Correct answer: B. (8\frac{1}{3}) days

Solution:

A's one-day work = (1/15)

B's one-day work = (1/20)

Combined one-day work:

(\frac{1}{15}+\frac{1}{20}=\frac{7}{60})

Work completed in five days:

(5\times\frac{7}{60}=\frac{7}{12})

Remaining work:

(1-\frac{7}{12}=\frac{5}{12})

B's one-day work is (1/20), so the additional time required is:

(\frac{5}{12}\div\frac{1}{20}=\frac{25}{3})

Therefore, B requires (8\frac{1}{3}) additional days.

Question 5: Algebra

If (x+\frac{1}{x}=5), where (x\neq0), what is the value of (x^2+\frac{1}{x^2})?

A. 21

B. 23

C. 25

D. 27

Correct answer: B. 23

Solution:

Given:

(x+\frac{1}{x}=5)

Squaring both sides:

(\left(x+\frac{1}{x}\right)^2=25)

Expanding:

(x^2+2+\frac{1}{x^2}=25)

Therefore:

(x^2+\frac{1}{x^2}=25-2=23)

The required value is 23.

CUET PG MBA Quantitative Aptitude Questions: Answer Key

The next five questions test numerical reasoning across speed and distance, number systems, compound interest, mixtures and data interpretation. Try solving them independently before using the answer key below.

Question 6: Time, Speed and Distance

A train 180 metres long crosses a pole in 12 seconds. How long will it take to cross a platform 270 metres long, assuming its speed remains constant?

A. 24 seconds

B. 27 seconds

C. 30 seconds

D. 36 seconds

Question 7: Number System

A positive integer leaves a remainder of 3 when divided by 5. What remainder will the square of that integer leave when divided by 5?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Question 8: Compound Interest

A sum amounts to ₹12,100 after two years at 10% compound interest per annum, compounded annually. What would be the simple interest on the original sum at 8% per annum for three years?

A. ₹2,000

B. ₹2,200

C. ₹2,400

D. ₹2,600

Question 9: Mixtures

A 40-litre solution contains milk and water in the ratio 7:3. How much water must be added to make the ratio of milk to water 7:5?

A. 6 litres

B. 8 litres

C. 10 litres

D. 12 litres

Question 10: Data Interpretation

A company's sales from three products over two years are shown below.

What is the percentage increase in the company's total sales from 2024 to 2025?

A. 14.5%

B. 15%

C. 15.42% approximately

D. 17.5%

Answer Key: Questions 6-10

Check your answers against the table. If you get a question wrong, revisit the calculation instead of memorising the answer.

CUET PG MBA Quantitative Aptitude Practice Questions: Test Yourself

The final five questions are for independent practice. Solve them without looking up formulas or solutions first, and then use the answer key to evaluate your accuracy.

Question 11: Partnership

A invests ₹40,000 in a business for 12 months. B invests ₹60,000 after three months and keeps the money invested until the end of the year. If the total annual profit is ₹34,000, what is B's share of the profit?

A. ₹16,000

B. ₹17,000

C. ₹18,000

D. ₹20,000

Question 12: Probability

A bag contains 4 red balls, 5 blue balls and 3 green balls. Two balls are drawn at random without replacement. What is the probability that both balls are blue?

A. (5/33)

B. (5/22)

C. (2/11)

D. (1/6)

Question 13: Work Efficiency

A and B together can complete a job in 10 days. A alone can complete it in 15 days. How many days would B alone take to complete the job?

A. 20 days

B. 25 days

C. 30 days

D. 35 days

Question 14: Percentage and Ratio

The salaries of A and B are in the ratio 4:5. A receives a 20% increment, while B receives a 10% increment. What is the ratio of their salaries after the increments?

A. 44:55

B. 48:55

C. 24:25

D. 5:6

Question 15: Average

The average of eight numbers is 24. If one number, 18, is replaced by 30, what is the new average?

A. 24.5

B. 25

C. 25.5

D. 26

Answer Key: Questions 11-15

Use this final table to check your performance after completing the practice set.

How to Prepare for CUET PG MBA Quantitative Aptitude 2026?

Consistent practice can help improve calculation speed, but reviewing the method behind each answer is equally important. Use the following strategies to make your preparation more effective.

Practise multi-step arithmetic

Focus on questions combining percentages, ratios, profit and loss, averages, and time and work. Such questions require you to identify the right sequence of operations instead of applying a single formula.

Improve calculation speed and accuracy

Practise fractions, percentage conversions, ratio simplification and mental calculations. Avoid rounding intermediate values unless the question specifically allows approximation.

Maintain an error log

Record the topic, the reason for each mistake and the correct method. Reviewing recurring errors can help you avoid repeating them in timed practice.

Use previous-year question papers

Practise available CUET PG MBA question papers and answer keys from official sources. Confirm that the paper code and syllabus match the examination you intend to take.

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