Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In what ratio should coffee powder costing Rs 2500/kg be mixed with coffee powder costing Rs 1500/kg so that the cost of the mixture is Rs 2250/kg?

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

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A wholesaler sold a water purifier at a loss of 40%. If the selling price has been increased by Rs. 125, then wholesaler will get the profit of 10%. What was the cost price of the purifier?

A) Rs. 250 B) Rs. 225
C) Rs. 275 D) Rs. 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 225

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If on a Sale there is 40% discount on the marked price of Rs 1000, but the sale is done at Rs 510 only then what additional discount (in %) did the customer get?

A) 25 B) 15
C) 10 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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What is the HCF (highest common factor) of 57 and 513?

A) 10 B) 57
C) 3 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 57

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If 3A = 7B = 13C, then A : B : C is equal to

A) 21:39:91 B) 39:91:21
C) 13:7:3 D) 91:39:21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 91:39:21

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A train travels 20% faster than a car. Both start from point A at the same time and reach point B, 180 km away at the same time. On the way the train takes 30 minutes for stopping at the stations. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the train?

A) 56 B) 66
C) 72 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 72

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Rajesh sells a machine for Rs 57 lakhs at a loss. Had he sold it for Rs 67 lakh, his gain would have been 7 times the former loss. Find the cost price of the machine.

A) Rs 58.25 lakhs B) Rs 65.75 lakhs
C) Rs 75.14 lakhs D) Rs 50.75 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 58.25 lakhs

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Which of the fractions given below, when added to 5/8, gives 1?

A) 6/16 B) 5/2
C) 6/24 D) 6/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6/16

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