INDIAN BANKING RADAR (IBR) -COMMON APTITUDE INTELLIGENCE MINI MOCK

PLATINUM SERIES 2.0 | VOL. 227

THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2026

TARGET EXAMINATIONS

IBPS PO • IBPS CSA • SBI Clerk • Other Banking & Competitive Examinations

20 QUESTIONS | 20 MARKS | 15 MINUTES

TEST INSTRUCTIONS

- Each question carries one mark.

- Select the most appropriate answer from options A–E.

- Attempt all 20 questions within 15 minutes.

- Avoid spending excessive time on any one question.

- Attempt the questions before referring to the answer key and explanations.

Suggested time allocation

- Quantitative Aptitude (Q1–Q10): 7 minutes

- Reasoning Ability (Q11–Q15): 4 minutes

- English Language (Q16–Q20): 4 minutes

Q1. What is the value of 48% of 750 plus 25% of 360:

A. 420

B. 440

C. 460

D. 450

E. 480

Q2. A shopkeeper purchases an article for ₹800 and sells it for ₹920. What is his profit percentage:

A. 12%

B. 15%

C. 18%

D. 20%

E. 25%

Q3. A and B invest ₹6,000 and ₹8,000 respectively in a business. A invests for 8 months and B for 6 months. Find their profit-sharing ratio:

A. 2:3

B. 3:4

C. 4:5

D. 5:6

E. 1:1

Q4. Find the simple interest on ₹7,500 at 8% per annum for 3 years:

A. ₹1,800

B. ₹1,600

C. ₹2,000

D. ₹1,500

E. ₹2,100

Q5. Pipe A can fill a tank in 12 hours and Pipe B can fill the same tank in 18 hours. How much time will they take to fill the tank together:

A. 6 hours

B. 8 hours

C. 7 hours 12 minutes

D. 9 hours

E. 10 hours

Q6. A train 180 metres long crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Find its speed in kilometres per hour:

A. 45 km/h

B. 48 km/h

C. 50 km/h

D. 54 km/h

E. 60 km/h

Q7. Find the missing number in the following series:

3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?

A. 42

B. 44

C. 45

D. 46

E. 48

Q8. If x:y = 3:5 and y:z = 10:7, and x + z = 39, find the value of y:

A. 30

B. 25

C. 28

D. 32

E. 35

Q9. The average of five numbers is 46. If the sum of four of these numbers is 172, find the fifth number:

A. 48

B. 52

C. 58

D. 60

E. 62

Q10. If 2x + 3 = 17, find the value of x:

A. 5

B. 7

C. 8

D. 9

E. 10

Q11. Given that P > Q = R ≥ S, which of the following conclusions definitely follows:

I. P > S

II. Q < S

A. Only conclusion I follows

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Both conclusions follow

D. Neither conclusion follows

E. Either conclusion I or II follows

Q12. In a class of 40 students, R is 12th from the left and S is 17th from the right. If they occupy different positions, how many students are sitting between them:

A. 9

B. 10

C. 12

D. 13

E. 11

Q13. If 1 January of a non-leap year falls on Monday, on which day will 31 January fall:

A. Monday

B. Tuesday

C. Wednesday

D. Thursday

E. Friday

Q14. Select the related number:

64 : 8 :: 121 : ?

A. 9

B. 10

C. 12

D. 11

E. 13

Q15. What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock at 3:30:

A. 60°

B. 75°

C. 80°

D. 90°

E. 105°

Q16. Choose the grammatically correct word to fill in the blank:

The committee ______ its report yesterday:

A. submitted

B. submit

C. submitting

D. have submitted

E. submits

Q17. Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence:

She has been working in this organisation ______ 2020:

A. for

B. since

C. from

D. by

E. during

Q18. Choose the word nearest in meaning to METICULOUS:

A. Careless

B. Hasty

C. Thorough

D. Casual

E. Negligent

Q19. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

A. Despite of the heavy rain, the match continued.

B. Although of the heavy rain, the match continued.

C. In spite the heavy rain, the match continued.

D. Despite the heavy rain, the match continued.

E. Despite the heavy rain, but the match continued.

Q20. Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank:

Each of the applicants ______ required to submit the application form:

A. are

B. were

C. have been

D. have

E. is

ANSWER KEY

Q1.D

Q2.B

Q3.E

Q4.A

Q5.C

Q6.D

Q7.E

Q8.A

Q9.C

Q10.B

Q11.A

Q12.E

Q13.C

Q14.D

Q15.B

Q16.A

Q17.B

Q18.C

Q19.D

Q20.E

DETAILED SOLUTIONS AND EXPLANATIONS

Q1. Answer: D — 450

48% of 750 = 750 × 48/100 = 360.

25% of 360 = 360 × 25/100 = 90.

Required value = 360 + 90 = 450.

Q2. Answer: B — 15%

Cost Price = ₹800.

Selling Price = ₹920.

Profit = 920 − 800 = ₹120.

Profit percentage = (Profit/Cost Price) × 100.

= (120/800) × 100 = 15%.

Q3. Answer: E — 1:1

Profit-sharing ratio = Investment × Time.

A's investment = 6,000 × 8 = 48,000.

B's investment = 8,000 × 6 = 48,000.

Ratio = 48,000:48,000 = 1:1.

Q4. Answer: A — ₹1,800

Simple Interest = (P × R × T)/100.

= (7,500 × 8 × 3)/100.

= ₹1,800.

Q5. Answer: C — 7 hours 12 minutes

A's one-hour work = 1/12.

B's one-hour work = 1/18.

Combined one-hour work:

= 1/12 + 1/18

= (3 + 2)/36 = 5/36.

Time required = 36/5 hours.

= 7.2 hours = 7 hours 12 minutes.

Q6. Answer: D — 54 km/h

Distance = 180 metres.

Time = 12 seconds.

Speed = 180/12 = 15 m/s.

Converting into km/h:

15 × 18/5 = 54 km/h.

Q7. Answer: E — 48

Series: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?

Differences: 5, 7, 9, 11.

The next difference is 13.

Next number = 35 + 13 = 48.

Q8. Answer: A — 30

Given:

x:y = 3:5

y:z = 10:7

Equalising the value of y:

x:y = 6:10.

Therefore, x:y:z = 6:10:7.

x + z = 39.

13 parts = 39.

One part = 3.

y = 10 × 3 = 30.

Q9. Answer: C — 58

Average of five numbers = 46.

Total sum = 46 × 5 = 230.

Sum of four numbers = 172.

Fifth number = 230 − 172 = 58.

Q10. Answer: B — 7

Given:

2x + 3 = 17.

2x = 17 − 3 = 14.

x = 14/2 = 7.

Q11. Answer: A — Only conclusion I follows

Given:

P > Q = R ≥ S.

Since P is greater than Q and Q is equal to or greater than S, P must be greater than S.

Conclusion I follows.

Q may be equal to S. Therefore, Q < S is not definite.

Only conclusion I follows.

Q12. Answer: E — 11

Total students = 40.

R's position from the left = 12.

S's position from the right = 17.

S's position from the left:

= 40 − 17 + 1 = 24.

Students between them:

= 24 − 12 − 1 = 11.

Q13. Answer: C — Wednesday

1 January = Monday.

31 January is 30 days after 1 January.

30 ÷ 7 leaves a remainder of 2.

Monday + 2 days = Wednesday.

Q14. Answer: D — 11

64 = 8².

Similarly, 121 = 11².

Therefore, the related number is 11.

Q15. Answer: B — 75°

At 3:30:

Minute hand position = 30 × 6° = 180°.

Hour hand position:

= (3 × 30°) + (30 × 0.5°)

= 90° + 15° = 105°.

Angle between the hands:

= 180° − 105° = 75°.

Q16. Answer: A — submitted

The sentence refers to an action completed yesterday.

Therefore, the simple past tense, “submitted”, is correct.

Q17. Answer: B — since

“Since” is used with a specific starting point in time.

Example: She has been working here since 2020.

“For” is generally used with a period of time.

Q18. Answer: C — Thorough

Meticulous means extremely careful, precise and attentive to detail.

The closest meaning is Thorough.

Q19. Answer: D

“Despite” is directly followed by a noun phrase or gerund without the preposition “of”.

Correct sentence:

“Despite the heavy rain, the match continued.”

Q20. Answer: E — is

“Each” is a singular indefinite pronoun and takes a singular verb.

Correct sentence:

“Each of the applicants is required to submit the application form.”

QUICK REVISION CAPSULE

1. Percentage = (Part/Whole) × 100.

2. Profit percentage = (Profit/Cost Price) × 100.

3. Partnership ratio = Capital × Time.

4. Simple Interest = (Principal × Rate × Time)/100.

5. Combined work rate = Sum of individual work rates.

6. Train speed = Distance/Time.

7. km/h to m/s: Multiply by 5/18.

8. Number series: Check differences and their patterns.

9. Ratio problems: Equalise common terms before calculation.

10. Average = Total Sum/Number of Observations.

11. Inequality: Establish definite relationships before evaluating conclusions.

12. Ranking from opposite directions: Total − Position + 1.

13. Calendar: Divide elapsed days by 7 and consider the remainder.

14. Number analogy: Identify square, cube or other numerical relationships.

15. Clock angle: Minute hand moves 6° per minute; hour hand moves 0.5° per minute.

16. Simple past tense: Used for completed actions in the past.

17. Since: Used with a specific point of time.

18. Meticulous: Careful and precise.

19. Despite: Not followed by “of”.

20. Each: Takes a singular verb.

PERFORMANCE METER

18–20: Excellent

15–17: Very Good

12–14: Good

9–11: Needs Improvement

Below 9: More Practice Required

Self-assessment: Identify the questions answered incorrectly, revisit the relevant concepts and practise similar questions.

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