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Level 3 · Classes 2 to 8 · Sheet 2679096

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  1. A tank is 8 m long, 5 m wide and 6 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

  2. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 220 and sells it for Rs. 340. What is the profit?

  3. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 570 and sells it for Rs. 490. What is the loss?

  4. In a class of 280 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?

  5. A train covers 266 km in 7 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

  6. In a class of 4 students, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?

  7. In a class of 390 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?

  8. Rs. 128 is divided between two friends in the ratio 5 : 3. How much does each get?

  9. Rs. 286 is divided between two friends in the ratio 4 : 9. How much does each get?

  10. Rs. 290 is divided between two friends in the ratio 8 : 2. How much does each get?

  11. Find the simple interest on Rs. 200 at 10% per year for 2 years.

  12. 3 friends share a bill of Rs. 48 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 2. How much does each friend pay in all?

  13. 3 friends share a bill of Rs. 120 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 5. How much does each friend pay in all?

  14. 4 friends share a bill of Rs. 128 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 4. How much does each friend pay in all?

  15. 7 friends share a bill of Rs. 560 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 10. How much does each friend pay in all?

  16. Find the simple interest on Rs. 2300 at 8% per year for 3 years.

  17. A train covers 196 km in 4 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

  18. A train covers 495 km in 9 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

  19. Rs. 200 is divided between two friends in the ratio 6 : 2. How much does each get?

  20. 11 shirts cost Rs. 720 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

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