Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Deepti bought a set of cups for Rs. 175, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 161. What is the percentage of loss that she had to incur?

A) 16 B) 8
C) 7 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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X and Y started a business by investing Rs 171000 and Rs 243000 respectively. If X’s share in the profit earned at the end of year is Rs 3800, then what will be the total profit (in Rs) earned by them together?

 

 

A) 9200   B) 9600  
C) 8400   D) 8800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9200  

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Q:

In an isosceles triangle ABC, AB = AC, XY || BC. If A = 30, then BXY = 

A) 75° B) 30°
C) 150° D) 105°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 105°

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The average weight of 3 men A, B and C is 84 Kg. Another man D joins the group and the average now becomes 80 Kg. If another man E whose weight is 3 Kg more than that of D, replaces A then the average weight of B, C, D and E becomes 79 Kg. What is the weight of A?

A) 70 Kg B) 72 Kg
C) 75 Kg D) 80 Kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 75 Kg

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 22472, and Rs 23820.32 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 3 percent B) 6 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 percent

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Q:

A bus is running at a speed of 90 kmph. What distance will it cover in 20 seconds?

A) 500 m B) 450 m
C) 180 m D) 600 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 500 m

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Q:

In the given series, how many 8s are there that are not divisible by the number to its left but completely divisible by the number to its right.

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A) 4 B) 2
C) 1 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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Two pipes fill a tank when working individually in 25 and 40 hours, respectively while a third pipe can drain the filled tank in 16 hours. If all the three pipes are turned on at the same time when the tank is empty, how long will it take to fill the tank completely ?

A) 2 days 1 hour B) 16 days 16 hours
C) 1 day 7 hours D) 15 days 18 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16 days 16 hours

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