Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the Compound interest on Rs. 5000 in 3 years, if the rate of interest is 4% for the first year, 3% for the second year and 2% for the third year?

A) Rs. 435.21 B) Rs. 453.12
C) Rs. 436.12 D) Rs. 463.12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 463.12

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Two numbers are 10% and 20% lesser than a third number respectively. By how much percent is the second number should be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 10 B) 15
C) 12.5 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.5

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The average weight of 25 candles is 40 grams. If some candles of weight 50 grams each were removed, then average weight becomes 37.5 grams. How many candles of weight 50 grams each were removed? 

 

A) 3 B) 5
C) 8 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

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A truck moves at the speed of 90 km/hr after repairing and moves at the speed of 80 km/hr before repairing. It covers x distance in 8 hours after repairing. How much time (in hours) will it take to cover 4x distance before repairing?

A) 48 B) 40
C) 36 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36

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P and Q can do a project in 12 and 12 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 50% of the project if they work together?

A) 6 days B) 3 days
C) 18 days D) 1.5 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 days

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Profit of Rs 1,03,500 has to be divided between three partners A, B and C in the ratio 11:7:5. How much amount (in Rs) does B get?

A) 22,500 B) 49,500
C) 50,500 D) 31,500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 31,500

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A student multiplied a number by 6/7 instead of 7/6. What is the percentage error in the calculation?

A) 36.11 percent B) 26.53 percent
C) 13.27 percent D) 18.06 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 26.53 percent

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The original price of a TV set is Rs. 6,000. If the price is discounted by 20% and then raised by 10% for service contract, the price charged by the shopkeeper is

A) Rs. 5400 B) Rs. 5280
C) Rs. 5100 D) Rs. 4200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 5280

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