TANCET Quantitative Aptitude Questions with Answers

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The TANCET MBA exam consists of five sections, one of which tests the Quantitative Ability of the candidate. All sections have an equal weightage of 20 questions each. This article provides TANCET quantitative questions with answers. Analysing previous year question papers help candidates understand the difficulty level, and important topics.

TANCET MBA exam has a total of five sections. The Quantitative Aptitude section comprises Mathematical problems in the TANCET MBA exam. Check TANCET MBA quant questions with answers here.

TANCET Quantitative Aptitude Questions

TANCET Quantitative Aptitude Questions

TANCET Quantitative Aptitude Questions: Anna University designs the TANCET question paper for candidates seeking MBA admissions. The TANCET exam is conducted in an offline mode. TANCET MBA question paper requires candidates to answer 100 MCQs within 120 minutes.

The TANCET MBA exam consists of five sections, one of which tests the Quantitative Ability of the candidate. All sections have an equal weightage of 20 questions each. This article provides TANCET quantitative questions with answers. Analysing previous year question papers help candidates understand the difficulty level, paper pattern, and important mathematical themes.

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  • TANCET Quantitative Ability Questions with Answers
  • TANCET MBA Quantitative Aptitude Question PDF
  • TANCET Quantitative Ability Important Topics

TANCET Quantitative Ability Questions with Answers

Find questions from the TANCET Quantitative Ability section across different previous year papers below:

Theme 1: Simple and Compound Interest

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which section of the TANCET exam has the highest weightage?
A: 

TANCET MBA exam has 5 sections. All sections have an equal weightage. With a total of 100 questions, each section has 20 questions in MCQ format.

Q:   Is the syllabus for CAT and TANCET same? Can I prepare for TANCET exam using CAT study material such as mock tests and question papers?
A: 

CAT is a national level exam for MBA admission, while TANCET is a state level exam for MBA admission. Syllabus for both CAT and TANCET are on a similar lies with slight changes in the sections. TANCET exam includes an additional section for Business Situation analysis. Candidates who have prepared for CAT exams section, including DILR, VARC, and QA, need a minimal study plan to prepare for TANCET. Candidates who took the CAT exam must drive deeper into the section for analysis of business situations. Study material, including books, question type remains similar for CAT and TANCET exam.

Practising mock tests for CAT and TANCET must be done individual as the difficult standards, exam duration, number of questions and other elements of test pattern will vary. Mock test will provide a better understanding of taking TANCET and CAT exam.

Q:   What is the best study material available for TANCET exam preparation?
A: 

There are several study materials available for TANCET exam preparation. Candidates can choose a TANCET preparation book after checking the content in the book.

Q:   Is it okay to prepare only previous year question papers for TANCET exam?
A: 

No, it is not recommended to solely rely on previous year question papers for TANCET exam preparation. While solving previous year question papers is an essential part of exam preparation, it should not be the only source of preparation. To crack the TANCET exam, you need to have a comprehensive understanding of the syllabus, exam pattern, and types of questions asked in the exam. You can start by studying the basic concepts and theories of each subject, followed by solving practice questions from various sources. Here are some tips to prepare for the TANCET exam:

  1. Know the exam pattern and syllabus: It is essential to have a clear understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus before starting your preparation. The TANCET exam has four sections - Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation & Analysis.
  2. Make a study plan: Once you know the exam pattern and syllabus, make a study plan that covers all the topics and sections. Make sure to allocate time for regular practice and revision.
  3. Solve practice papers and mock tests: Solve previous year question papers, sample papers, and mock tests to get an idea about the types of questions asked in the exam. This will also help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Refer to good study material: Choose good study material that covers the entire syllabus and is easy to understand. You can also refer to online resources and video lectures. 
  5. Focus on time management: Time management is crucial to crack the TANCET exam. Solve questions within the time limit and try to improve your speed and accuracy.
  6. Stay calm and positive: Finally, stay calm and positive throughout your preparation. Take breaks when needed, and don't stress yourself too much. So, it is advisable to use previous year question papers as a supplement to your overall preparation strategy, but not rely solely on them.

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Q: A sum of money at simple interest is INR 815 in 3 years and INR 854 in 4 years. The sum is:

  1. 658 ❌
  2. 696 ❌
  3. 698 ✅
  4. 708 ❌

Q: The simple interest on a sum of money is 1/9 of the principle and the number of years is equal to the rate per cent per annum. The rate per cent per annum is:

  1. 3 ❌
  2. 1/3 ❌
  3. 10/3 ✅
  4. 3/10 ❌

Theme 2: Ratios and Proportions

Q: Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. The ratio of the two numbers is:

  1. 2:5 ❌
  2. 3:5 ❌
  3. 4:5 ✅
  4. 6:5 ❌

Theme 3: Time, Speed, and Work

Q: Pipes P, Q, R can empty a full tank in 6 hours. All the three pipes are opened simultaneously and after 2 hours, P is closed. The tank is emptied in another 6 hours. Find the time when P can empty the tank.

  1. 19 hours ❌
  2. 20 hours ❌
  3. 17 hours ❌
  4. 18 hours ✅

Q: If 15 men work independently and at the same rate can manufacture 27 baskets in an hour, how many baskets would 45 men work independently and at the same rate of manufacture in 40 minutes?

  1. 27 ❌
  2. 35 ❌
  3. 40 ❌
  4. 54 ✅

Theme 4: Profit, Loss and Discounts

Q: Successive discounts of 20% and 15% are equal to a single discount of:

  1. 30% ❌
  2. 32% ✅
  3. 34% ❌
  4. 35% ❌

Q: The cost price of 20 articles is the same as the selling price of x articles. If the profit is 25%, then the value of x is:

  1. 15 ❌
  2. 16 ✅
  3. 17 ❌
  4. 18 ❌

Theme 5: Fractions, Decimals, and Number Systems

Q: The fraction whose denominator is 30 and which lies between 5/8 and 7/11 is:

  1. 17/30 ❌
  2. 19/30 ✅
  3. 23/30 ❌
  4. 13/30 ❌

Q: 0.03 times 0.05 is:

  1. 15% ❌
  2. 1.5% ❌
  3. 0.15% ✅
  4. 0.015% ❌

Q: A number when divided by 119 leaves the remainder 19. If the same number is divided by 17, the remainder will be:

  1. 19 ❌
  2. 10 ❌
  3. 7 ❌
  4. 2 ✅

Theme 6: Algebra and Equations

Q: If x+y=4 and x-y=3, then x+2y is:

  1. 1/2 ❌
  2. 7/2 ❌
  3. 9/2 ✅
  4. 15/2 ❌

Theme 7: Geometry and Mensuration

Q: If the radius of a circle is decreased by 50%, its area is reduced by:

  1. 25% ❌
  2. 50% ❌
  3. 75% ✅
  4. 100% ❌

Q: The rectangle's length is 15 cm more than its width. The perimeter of the same rectangle is 150 cm. What is the length and width of the rectangle?

  1. 45 cm, 30 cm ✅
  2. 30 cm, 15 cm ❌
  3. 45 cm, 60 cm ❌
  4. 10 cm, 25 cm ❌

Theme 8: Percentages

Q: If 31% of a number is 46.5 the number is:

  1. 150 ✅
  2. 155 ❌
  3. 160 ❌
  4. 165 ❌

TANCET MBA Quantitative Aptitude Question PDF

Candidates can find the TANCET MBA Quantitative Aptitude question PDF from the last few years.

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TANCET Quantitative Ability Important Topics

The Quantitative Ability section evaluates candidates' ability to solve mathematical problems. The syllabus covers basic class 10 and 12-level mathematics. Important topics for the TANCET Quantitative Aptitude section include:

  • Number System
  • Percentages
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Geometry and Mensuration
  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Time and Work
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Arithmetic
  • Calculus and Differential Equations

TANCET MBA Quantitative Analysis syllabus is not limited to the above topics. However, most of the question paper will be based on the TANCET quant topics mentioned above.

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