Percentage · solved example
What is 25% of 480?
- 100
- 120Correct
- 140
- 160
Solution
25% of 480 = (25/100) × 480 = 0.25 × 480 = 120. A quick check: one quarter of 480 is 120.
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Mathematics for West Bengal Police Constable
West Bengal Police Constable sets 25 Mathematics questions for 25 marks in the Written Examination, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
25 questions25 marks4 topics
How to approach Mathematics in West Bengal Police Constable
The quantitative core of the railway papers: arithmetic, mensuration, and time-speed-distance built on a secondary-school foundation. Fluency with fractions, percentages and ratios underlies almost every question, so that is where practice pays back fastest.
Weightage in the paper
How much Mathematics is worth in each West Bengal Police Constable stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 25 | 25 | — | 29% |
Mathematics syllabus for West Bengal Police Constable
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Number system, fractions and decimals
- Percentage, ratio, average and simple interest
- Profit and loss, time and work, speed and distance
- Mensuration and basic data interpretation at Madhyamik standard
Sample Mathematics questions with solutions
Written to the West Bengal Police Constable pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Ratio · solved example
Divide Rs 1,750 in the ratio 3 : 4. What is the larger share?
- Rs 750
- Rs 875
- Rs 1,000Correct
- Rs 1,125
Solution
Total parts = 3 + 4 = 7. The larger (4-part) share = (4/7) × 1,750 = 4 × 250 = Rs 1,000. The smaller share would be Rs 750.
Simple interest · solved example
Find the simple interest on Rs 5,000 at 8% per annum for 3 years.
- Rs 1,000
- Rs 1,200Correct
- Rs 1,400
- Rs 1,600
Solution
SI = (P × R × T)/100 = (5,000 × 8 × 3)/100 = 5,000 × 0.08 × 3 = Rs 1,200. The amount after 3 years would be Rs 6,200, but the question asks only for interest.
Speed, time and distance · solved example
A cyclist covers 36 km in 2 hours. What is the average speed in km/h?
- 16
- 18Correct
- 20
- 22
Solution
Average speed = distance ÷ time = 36 ÷ 2 = 18 km/h. This assumes constant speed over the whole journey.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Mathematics questions are asked in West Bengal Police Constable?
West Bengal Police Constable 2024 cycle sets 25 Mathematics questions for 25 marks in the Written Examination.
Is there negative marking for Mathematics in West Bengal Police Constable?
Yes. West Bengal Police Constable deducts one fourth of a mark for each wrong answer, Mathematics included, so unsure guesses cost you. One mark per correct answer; 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Which Mathematics topics matter most for West Bengal Police Constable?
The West Bengal Police Constable syllabus lists Number system, fractions and decimals, Percentage, ratio, average and simple interest, Profit and loss, time and work, speed and distance, Mensuration and basic data interpretation at Madhyamik standard. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise Mathematics for West Bengal Police Constable free?
Every Mathematics question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the West Bengal Police Constable mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.