GMAT Section 2 Quantitative

GMAT Section 2 Quantitative practice questions, page 9 of 29, with answer review and explanations.

Question 41

A certain jacket was marked down 20% the first week and another 20% the next week. What percent of the regular price was the final cost of the jacket after the two markdowns?

  1. 30%
  2. 36%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 64%

Question 42

If 20 typists can type 48 letters in 20 minutes, then how many letters will 30 typists working at the same rate complete in 1 hour?

  1. 63
  2. 72
  3. 144
  4. 216
  5. 400

Question 43

What is the final balance of a bank account after two years if the starting balance is $1,000 at an annual rate of 5%, using simple interest? Assume no other money was withdrawn or deposited.

  1. $50
  2. $100
  3. $1,050
  4. $1,100
  5. $1,150

Question 44

Which of the following has the smallest numerical value?

  1. 23 x 22
  2. 26
  3. 25 x 21
  4. (22)3
  5. 23 x 33

Question 45

How many liters of a 40% iodine solution need to be mixed with 35 liters of a 20% iodine solution to create a 35% iodine solution?

  1. 35
  2. 49
  3. 100
  4. 105
  5. 140