# EY Aptitude Questions with Answers

8 previously-asked aptitude questions from EY's hiring process, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Written against the company's actual test pattern.

_Source: Astra (https://useastra.in). Updated 2026-09-05._

### 1. What is 25% of 480?

A. 120
B. 100
C. 140
D. 96

**Answer:** 120

**Explanation:** 25% of 480 = 0.25 * 480 = 120.

### 2. An item costing Rs 250 is sold for Rs 325. What is the profit percentage?

A. 30%
B. 25%
C. 20%
D. 35%

**Answer:** 30%

**Explanation:** Profit = 75 on cost 250, so 75/250 * 100 = 30%.

### 3. A sum of Rs 240 is divided in the ratio 5:7. What is the larger share?

A. 140
B. 100
C. 120
D. 150

**Answer:** 140

**Explanation:** Total parts = 12, larger share = 7/12 * 240 = 140.

### 4. What is the simple interest on Rs 6000 at 4% per annum for 2 years?

A. Rs 480
B. Rs 400
C. Rs 500
D. Rs 600

**Answer:** Rs 480

**Explanation:** SI = 6000 * 4 * 2 / 100 = Rs 480.

### 5. Choose the synonym of the word AMPLE.

A. Plenty
B. Scarce
C. Little
D. Few

**Answer:** Plenty

**Explanation:** Ample means more than enough, which matches plenty.

### 6. Choose the antonym of the word RISE.

A. Fall
B. Climb
C. Grow
D. Ascend

**Answer:** Fall

**Explanation:** Rise means to go up; its opposite is fall.

### 7. Fill in the blank: The results are consistent ___ our expectations.

A. with
B. to
C. for
D. of

**Answer:** with

**Explanation:** The correct construction is consistent with.

### 8. Find the next term in the series: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

A. 36
B. 30
C. 49
D. 42

**Answer:** 36

**Explanation:** These are squares of 2, 3, 4, 5, so the next is 6 squared = 36.

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