Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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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0 1977
Q:

Bunty had candies and chewing gums in his sweet box in the ratio 7 : 13. After he has eaten 8 candies and 11 chewing gums the ratio became 1 : 2. How many candies does he have now?

A) 65 B) 35
C) 54 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27

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0 1976
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A vendor buys 6 bananas for Rs 25 and sells them at 3 for Rs 20. What is his profit percentage?

A) 50 B) 40
C) 60 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60

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1 1975
Q:

When a number is increased by 20, it becomes 116% of itself. What is the number?

A) 100 B) 250
C) 125 D) 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 125

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0 1974
Q:

20% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 10% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 30.8 percent B) 30 percent
C) 12 percent D) 28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28 percent

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1 1974
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In a triangle the length of the side opposite the right angle is 9√3 cm, what is the length of the side opposite to the angle which measures 30 degree?

A) 9 cm B) 3√3 cm
C) 6 cm D) (9√3)/2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (9√3)/2 cm

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2 1974
Q:

The area of a rectangle in 60 sq.cm and its perimeter is 34 cm, then the length of the diagonal is

A) 17 cm B) 11 cm
C) 15 cm D) 13 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13 cm

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ax + 5y = 8 has slope of -4/3. What is the value of a?

A) 20/3 B) 3/20
C) -20/3 D) -3/20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20/3

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0 1974