# S&P Global Aptitude Questions with Answers

8 previously-asked aptitude questions from S&P Global'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. 250 is what percentage of 1000?

A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 15%

**Answer:** 25%

**Explanation:** 250 / 1000 * 100 = 25%.

### 2. A sum of Rs 1200 is divided in the ratio 5:1. What is the larger share?

A. Rs 1000
B. Rs 200
C. Rs 960
D. Rs 1050

**Answer:** Rs 1000

**Explanation:** Total parts = 6, larger share = 5/6 * 1200 = Rs 1000.

### 3. What is the average of 100, 200 and 300?

A. 200
B. 150
C. 250
D. 180

**Answer:** 200

**Explanation:** Sum is 600 and there are 3 numbers, so the average is 200.

### 4. What is the simple interest on Rs 5000 at 6% per annum for 2 years?

A. Rs 600
B. Rs 500
C. Rs 660
D. Rs 720

**Answer:** Rs 600

**Explanation:** SI = 5000 * 6 * 2 / 100 = Rs 600.

### 5. Find the next term in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ?

A. 64
B. 48
C. 60
D. 56

**Answer:** 64

**Explanation:** Each term doubles, so 32 * 2 = 64.

### 6. Rupee is to India as Yen is to ?

A. Japan
B. China
C. Korea
D. USA

**Answer:** Japan

**Explanation:** The rupee is the currency of India just as the yen is the currency of Japan.

### 7. A value rises from 80 to 100. What is the percentage increase?

A. 25%
B. 20%
C. 15%
D. 30%

**Answer:** 25%

**Explanation:** Increase = 20 on a base of 80, so 20/80 * 100 = 25%.

### 8. Find the missing term: 12, 15, 18, __, 24.

A. 21
B. 20
C. 22
D. 19

**Answer:** 21

**Explanation:** The series increases by 3 each time, so the missing term is 18 + 3 = 21.

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