Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of spirit and water in the two vessels is 5 : 1 and 3 : 7 respectively. In what ratio the liquid of both the vessels should be mixed such that a new mixture containing half spirit and half water is obtained?

 

A)  3 : 5 B)  5 : 7 
C) 3) 1 : 1 D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)  3 : 5

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Length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 40% and 70% respectively. What will be the percentage increase in the area of rectangle?

A) 118 B) 110
C) 138 D) 128
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 138

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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 1600?

A) 1920 B) 2000
C) 2120 D) 2200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1920

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Daily local train ticket costs Rs 60 and Monthly Pass costs Rs 1566. If I buy the Monthly Pass and travel for 29 days in a month than I save?

A) 10 percent B) 14 percent
C) 15 percent D) 12 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 percent

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Solve the following: (−18)[36÷7−(−2)]÷{}(−4)19−(−3)×(−5)={}?

A) -4.5 B) 4.5
C) -2.5 D) 2.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4.5

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Δ PQR is right angled at Q. If m√R = 30°, then what is the value of Cot P?

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

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An 80 litre mixture of water and acid contains 20% acid. How much acid should be added to make the acid 60% in the new mixture?

 

 

A) 60 B) 80
C) 70 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80

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The difference between compound interest and simple interest on Rs. 5000 for 2 years at 8% per annum payable yearly is

A) Rs.30 B) Rs.31
C) Rs.33 D) Rs.32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.32

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