Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 2961. If both schemes have 23% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs)of simple interest scheme?

A) 500 B) 1100
C) 700 D) 900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 700

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A sum becomes Rs 10000 in 10 years on simple interest at the rate of 10% per annum. What is the total interest (in Rs) of the 10 years?

A) 4000 B) 5000
C) 2500 D) 4500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5000

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A bus travels 720 km in 20 hours. Calculate its average speed in meters/second.

A) 12 B) 15
C) 18 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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In what ratio tea at Rs 240/kg should be mixed with tea at Rs 280/kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs 324/kg there is a profit of 20%?

A) 1 : 1 B) 1 : 2
C) 1 : 3 D) 1 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 : 3

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In the first 38 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was 4.5 runs/over. Calculate the required run rate in the remaining 12 overs to reach the target of 288 runs?

A) 10.35 B) 10.95
C) 9.75 D) 9.15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.75

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If a+b+c = 0, then (a^3 + b^3 + c^3)^2 = ?

A) 27abc B) 9abc
C) 3abc D) 9a^2b^2c^2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9a^2b^2c^2

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The value of 2.33+0.0272.33-0.69+0.09

A) 2 B) 2.27
C) 2.33 D) 2.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2.6

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Find two numbers whose sum is 29 and the product is 100.

A) 20, 5 B) 20, 9
C) 25, 4 D) 10, 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25, 4

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