Quantitative Aptitude · solved example
What is 12.5% of 640?
- 80Correct
- 75
- 64
- 90
Solution
12.5% is one-eighth, so 12.5% of 640 = 640 / 8 = 80. Equivalently, 0.125 x 640 = 80.
Telangana Police Constable | Preliminary Written Test (PWT)
Telangana Police Constable: 12-question practice mock
A compact Telangana SCT Police Constable practice mock: 12 original questions across Arithmetic, Reasoning and General Studies, each with a worked solution. Modelled on the TSLPRB written-test pattern, not copied from any paper.
Before you start
- 12 questions in 12 minutes on a single clock — a short drill, not the full 200-question written test.
- Each question carries 1 mark. TSLPRB written tests have generally applied no negative marking, so this drill applies none.
- Every question is original, written to the pattern, with a worked solution shown after you submit.
- The real paper is offered in Telugu, English and Urdu; this English drill covers the same topics.
Sections in this test
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic and Data InterpretationQuantitative Aptitude | 4 |
| Reasoning and Mental AbilityGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning | 4 |
| General Studies and General KnowledgeGeneral Awareness | 4 |
Sample questions with worked solutions
A few questions from this test, with the answer key and the method behind it. The full set of 12 runs under a timer, and every solution is on the analysis screen once you submit.
General Intelligence & Reasoning · solved example
Find the next term in the series: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?
- 38Correct
- 36
- 40
- 34
Solution
The differences grow as 3, 5, 7, 9, so the next difference is 11. The next term is 27 + 11 = 38.
General Awareness · solved example
What is the capital of Telangana?
- HyderabadCorrect
- Warangal
- Karimnagar
- Nizamabad
Solution
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana. Warangal, Karimnagar and Nizamabad are other important cities of the state.
Quantitative Aptitude · solved example
An article costing Rs 1,200 is sold for Rs 1,500. What is the profit percentage?
- 25%Correct
- 20%
- 30%
- 15%
Solution
Profit = 1500 - 1200 = Rs 300. Profit % = profit / cost x 100 = 300 / 1200 x 100 = 25%.
Quantitative Aptitude · solved example
What is the average of the first five natural numbers, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5?
- 3Correct
- 2.5
- 4
- 3.5
Solution
The sum is 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = 15, and there are 5 numbers, so the average is 15 / 5 = 3.
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How this test is marked
Correct answer
+1
Wrong answer
-0
Unanswered
0
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