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Level 3 · Classes 2 to 8 · Sheet 472596

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  1. A tank is 12 m long, 10 m wide and 10 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

  2. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 780 and sells it for Rs. 710. What is the loss?

  3. In a class of 400 students, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?

  4. In a class of 236 students, 75% are girls. How many boys are there?

  5. Rs. 135 is divided between two friends in the ratio 3 : 6. How much does each get?

  6. A train covers 414 km in 6 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

  7. A tank is 10 m long, 11 m wide and 10 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

  8. Rs. 120 is divided between two friends in the ratio 5 : 3. How much does each get?

  9. Rs. 780 is divided between two friends in the ratio 4 : 9. How much does each get?

  10. Rs. 432 is divided between two friends in the ratio 9 : 7. How much does each get?

  11. 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?

  12. Find the simple interest on Rs. 1200 at 5% per year for 2 years.

  13. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 560 and sells it for Rs. 690. What is the profit?

  14. A student scored 72, 98, 90, 61, 74 in 5 tests. What is the average score?

  15. In a class of 284 students, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?

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

  17. 3 shirts cost Rs. 500 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

  18. Find the simple interest on Rs. 2300 at 6% per year for 5 years.

  19. Find the simple interest on Rs. 2600 at 5% per year for 2 years.

  20. In a class of 15 students, 40% are girls. How many boys are there?

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