Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

A certain sum of money triples itself in 5 years at simple interest. In how many years it will be five times?

A) 5 B) 8
C) 10 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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The costs of daily ticket of local train is Rs 130 and Monthly Pass costs Rs 3091.40. If I buy the Monthly Pass and travel for 29 days in a month than I save (in percentage)?

A) 16 percent B) 18 percent
C) 15 percent D) 14 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18 percent

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If a/b = c/d = e/f = 2/5, then what is (5a + 3c + 2e) : (5b + 3d + 2f)?

A) 2 : 5 B) 3 : 5
C) 16 : 25 D) 20:33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 : 5

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Direction: What should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following number series? 24, 25, ?, 41, -8, 73

A) 13 B) 16
C) 25 D) 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 11 – 121 B) 12 – 144
C) 15 – 225 D) 13 – 171
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13 – 171

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Q:

The profit earned by a shopkeeper by selling a bucket at a gain of 8% is Rs 28 more than when he sells it at a loss of 8%. The cost price (in Rupees) of the bucket is

A) 170 B) 190
C) 175 D) 165
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 175

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The ratio of selling price to the cost price is 13 : 17. What is the loss percentage?

A) 23.52 B) 27.74
C) 18.62 D) 19.45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 23.52

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A train moves at the speed of 40 m/s and crosses a bridge of length 550 metres in 25 seconds. What is the length (in metres) of the train?

A) 400 B) 450
C) 480 D) 550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 450

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