Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A contractor has got two orders A and B. On one (A) he spends Rs. 25,000 and makes a bill of Rs. 30,500. On the other (B) he makes a bill keeping a profit of 20%. Which of the two orders is more profitable to him?

A) B B) A
C) A nor B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A

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U starts a business by investing Rs 45000 and V join him after one year with an amount of Rs 33000. After two years from the starting of business, they earned profit of Rs 16400. What will be the U’s share (in Rs) in the profit?

A) 11200 B) 9600
C) 10000 D) 12000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12000

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Two cyclists P and Q cycle at 20 km/hr and 25 km/hr towards each other. What was the distance (in kms) between them when they started if they met after 56 minutes?

A) 36 B) 39
C) 42 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42

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A, B and C can do job in 9, 12 and 36 days respectively if they worked alone. A leaves after they have worked together for 3 days. In how many days can B and C do the rest of the job?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3

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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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A bank offers 20% compound interest calculated on half year basis. A customer deposits Rs 9200 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is

A) Rs 11776 B) Rs 2944
C) Rs 1472 D) Rs 5888
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 5888

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A sum of Rs 125 is divided among u, v and w in such a way that u gets Rs 10 more than v and v gets Rs 5 more than w. What is the ratio of their shares?

 

A) 2 : 10 : 9   B) 10 : 8 : 7
C) 13 : 10 : 7   D) 5 : 4 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 : 8 : 7

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If 31% of an electricity bill is deducted, Rs 1794 is still to be paid. How much was the original bill amount?

A) Rs 1369 B) Rs 2600
C) Rs 2636 D) Rs 1405
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 2600

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