10 Quantitative Questions for Top-Tier MBA Aspirants (Basic Level)

10 Quantitative Questions for Top-Tier MBA Aspirants (Basic Level)
Company A sees a 15% decrease in sales, while Company B sees a 5% increase in sales. What percentage change is larger?
(a) Company A (-15%)
(b) Company B (5%)
(c) They are the same.
(d) It depends on the original sales amounts.

A portfolio contains 20% stocks and 80% bonds. If the overall portfolio increases in value by 10%, and stocks increase by 15%, what is the approximate percentage increase in bond value?
(a) 8%
(b) 9%
(c) 11%
(d) 12%

A marketing campaign targets two groups: Group A has 10,000 individuals with a 20% conversion rate, and Group B has 5,000 individuals with a 30% conversion rate. Which group is expected to generate more leads?
(a) Group A
(b) Group B
(c) They are expected to generate the same number of leads.
(d) We cannot determine without additional information.

A product costs $10 to produce and is sold for $15. What is the percentage profit margin?
(a) 25%
(b) 33%
(c) 50%
(d) 66%

A loan has a 5% annual interest rate compounded monthly. What is the effective annual interest rate (consider 12 months in a year)?
(a) Slightly less than 5%
(b) Exactly 5%
(c) Slightly more than 5%
(d) Cannot be determined without knowing the principal amount.

A company needs to increase production by 20% to meet demand. If they currently produce 100 units per day, how many units will they need to produce after the increase?
(a) 110 units
(b) 120 units
(c) 130 units
(d) 140 units

A survey shows that 40% of people prefer product A, and 60% prefer product B. What percentage of people prefer neither A nor B?
(a) 0%
(b) 20%
(c) 40%
(d) 60%

A company’s stock price falls from $100 to $80. What is the percentage decrease?
(a) 20%
(b) 25%
(c) 30%
(d) 33%

A recipe requires 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar. How many cups of sugar are needed if you use 6 cups of flour?
(a) 4 cups
(b) 5 cups
(c) 6 cups
(d) 9 cups

A company has a fixed cost of $10,000 per month and a variable cost of $5 per unit produced. If they sell each unit for $8, how many units must they sell to break even?
(a) 250 units
(b) 500 units
(c) 750 units
(d) 1000 units