Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In a mixture, sugar and milk are in the ratio 4 : 5. If 7 litres of milk is added to it, then the ratio of sugar and milk in the new mixture becomes 2 : 3. What is the total quantity (In litres) of sugar in new mixture?

 

A) 35 B) 28
C) 42 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28

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The difference between the ages of mother and son was 21 when mother's age was 43. If father is elder by 3 years to mother, what will be the difference between the ages of son and father when father attains 50 years?

A) 21 B) 22
C) 23 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24

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A shop keeper earns a profit of 12% on selling a book at 10% discount on the printed price. The ratio of cost price to the printed price of the book is

A) 45:56 B) 50:61
C) 99:125 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45:56

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Gold – Metal B) Pencil – Stationery
C) Animal – Lion D) Car – Vehicle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Animal – Lion

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The value of sec2θ + 2tanθcotθ - tan2θ is

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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Rs. 10000 is being compounded at 20% per annum. Calculate the amount after 2 years if the rate of interest is charged half yearly.

A) 14600 B) 12500
C) 14642 D) 14641
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14641

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What is the equation of the line perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y= -6 and having Y-intercept 3?

A) 3x - 2y = 6 B) 3x - 2y = -6
C) 2x - 3y = -6 D) 2x - 3y = 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3x - 2y = -6

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15 years ago, Shyam was twice as old as Prbhat. Five years from now Prabhat's age will be 5/8 of Shyam's age. What is Shyam's current age?

A) 72 yrs B) 75 yrs
C) 80 yrs D) 64 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 75 yrs

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