Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The initial ratio of sugar to flour in a dough was 2 : 7. To 9 kg of the dough John added more sugar to make the sugar to flour ratio 2 : 5. How much sugar did John later add?

A) 800 g B) 1.2 kg
C) 750 g D) 1 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1.2 kg

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 9% per annum is Rs 405. The sum is ______ .

A) Rs 50000 B) Rs 100000
C) Rs 200000 D) Rs 150000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 50000

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The average revenues of 9 consecutive years of a company is Rs 65 lakhs. If the average of first 5 years is Rs 60 lakhs and that of last 5 years is Rs 72 lakhs, find the revenue for the 5th year.

A) Rs 77 lakhs B) Rs 75 lakhs
C) Rs 73 lakhs D) Rs 71 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 75 lakhs

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 423 B) 789
C) 567 D) 356
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 356

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Q:

If (9 - 3x) - (17x - 10) = -1, then the value of x is

A) 1 B) -1
C) 9/10 D) -0.9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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Q:

Mukesh got series of discount 30%, 25%, 15% on his shirt. Find out the single equivalent discount.

A) 52.34% B) 38.35%
C) 55.38% D) 57.38%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55.38%

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Q:

If X is a prime number, LCM of X and its successive number would be

A) X B) X (X+1)
C) (X+1) D) X/(X+1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) X (X+1)

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 1000 which is marked as Rs 1250, then what is the discount he is offering?

A) 25 percent B) 33.3 percent
C) 250 percent D) 20 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 percent

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