Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Δ LMN is right angled at M. If m∠N = 45°, what is the length of MN (in cm), if NL = 9√2 cm?

A) 9√2 B) 9/√2
C) 18 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9

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Puneet purchases 5 dozens of oranges at the rate of Rs 120 per dozen. He sold each one of them at the rate of Rs 11.5. What is the profit (inpercentage) of Puneet?

A) 18 B) 30
C) 12 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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When a discount of 25% is given on a box of popcorn, the profit is 25%. If the discount is 10%, then the profit is

A) 35 percent B) 50 percent
C) 20 percent D) 65 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50 percent

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A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs 1200 at the rate of 7.5%/yr in 4 years. What is the sum (in Rs)?

A) 4000 B) 6000
C) 8000 D) 7500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4000

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There is 40% increase in an amount in 10 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 30000 after 3 years at the same rate?

A) Rs 3745.92 B) Rs 7491.84
C) Rs 9364.8 D) Rs 5618.88
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 3745.92

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In a mixture of milk and water, there is 19% milk. If the quantity of milk in the mixture is 437 mililitres, then what is the total quantity (in millilitres) of mixture?

A) 2300 B) 2200
C) 2350 D) 2400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2300

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The average marks in science subject of a class of 20 students is 68. If the marks of two students were misread as 48 and 65 of the actual marks 72 and 61 respectively, then what would be the correct average?

A) 68.5 B) 69
C) 69.5 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 69

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Difference of marks = 72 + 61 –48 –65 = 20∴Correct average marks = 68 +20/20= 69

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Three years ago, the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 years. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is the same today. The present age of the baby is

A) 2 years B) 2.4 years
C) 3 years D) 1.5 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 years

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