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Level 3 · Classes 2 to 8 · Sheet 987800

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  1. In a class of 304 students, 25% are girls. How many boys are there?

  2. A tank is 8 m long, 15 m wide and 12 m deep. How many cubic metres of water can it hold?

  3. Rs. 144 is divided between two friends in the ratio 5 : 4. How much does each get?

  4. Find the simple interest on Rs. 400 at 6% per year for 4 years.

  5. Find the simple interest on Rs. 1200 at 6% per year for 2 years.

  6. A student scored 95, 60, 84, 75, 61 in 5 tests. What is the average score?

  7. 8 friends share a bill of Rs. 384 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 6. How much does each friend pay in all?

  8. 4 friends share a bill of Rs. 160 equally, and each also gives a tip of Rs. 5. How much does each friend pay in all?

  9. 9 shirts cost Rs. 1080 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

  10. 7 shirts cost Rs. 520 each. A discount of 20% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

  11. Rs. 112 is divided between two friends in the ratio 8 : 6. How much does each get?

  12. A train covers 301 km in 7 hours at a steady speed. What is its speed in km per hour?

  13. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 810 and sells it for Rs. 780. What is the loss?

  14. In a class of 265 students, 20% are girls. How many boys are there?

  15. 12 shirts cost Rs. 200 each. A discount of 25% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

  16. Rs. 378 is divided between two friends in the ratio 5 : 9. How much does each get?

  17. Rs. 660 is divided between two friends in the ratio 6 : 6. How much does each get?

  18. A shopkeeper buys a bag for Rs. 570 and sells it for Rs. 660. What is the profit?

  19. Rs. 885 is divided between two friends in the ratio 8 : 7. How much does each get?

  20. 9 shirts cost Rs. 840 each. A discount of 10% is given on the total bill. What is the amount to pay?

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