Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Point A divides segment BC in the ratio 1:3. Co-ordinates of B are (4,-4) and C are (0,6). What are the co-ordinates of point A?

A) (-3, 1.5) B) (-1.5, 3)
C) (3, -1.5) D) (1.5, 3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (3, -1.5)

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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 80% and offers 20% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 450?

A) 548 B) 748
C) 848 D) 648
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 648

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In what ratio must a mixture of 20% milk strength be mixed with that of 60% milk strength so as to get a new mixture of 25% milk strength ?

A) 7 : 1 B) 4 : 1
C) 5 : 2 D) 9 : 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7 : 1

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A sum amounts to Rs 7727.104 at the rate of 12% per annum compounded annually after three years. What is the value of principal (in Rs)?

A) 5000 B) 5200
C) 5350 D) 5500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5500

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A milk merchant buys 50 litres of milk at the rate of Rs 40 per litre and mixes 5 litres of water in it. If he sells this mixture at the rate of Rs 42 per litre, then what is the profit percentage for the dealer?

A) 17.2 B) 14.4
C) 16.6 D) 15.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15.5

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Raghu goes to college at a speed of 4 kmph and returns at a speed of 3 kmph. If he takes 5.95 hrs in all, then what is the distance between his home and the college?

A) 10.2 km B) 10.5 km
C) 10 km D) 20 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10.2 km

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There were 35 studentsina hostel.Ifthenumber of studentsbe increased by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs 42 per day while the average expenditure of studentsis reduced by Rs 1. What was the initial expenditure on food per day?

A) Rs 432 B) Rs 442
C) Rs 420 D) Rs 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 420

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Let the original avg expenditure be x

Total expenditure = 35x

⇒35x + 42 = (x-1) X 42

⇒35x + 42 = 42x –42

⇒7x = 84

⇒x = 12

So, initial expenditure = 12 X 35 = 420

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Find the radius of the circle if the area of its sector is 30.8 sq cm whose corresponding central angle is 72°?

A) 3.5 cm B) 7 cm
C) 14 cm D) 10.5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7 cm

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