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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If compound interest received on a certain amount in the 3rd year is Rs. 12,100, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) for the 4th year on the same amount if rate of interest is 9%?

A) 17080 B) 15669
C) 13189 D) 14376
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13189

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Two whole numbers are such that the cube of first number exceeds the cube of second by 61 and the ratio of the numbers is 5:4. What is the value of larger number?

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

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 7:17, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 9:5. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 85:63 B) increased in the ratio 35:153
C) increased in the ratio 63:85 D) decreased in the ratio 153:35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) increased in the ratio 63:85

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Find the odd word/letters/numbers pair from the given alternatives.

A) Tomato B) Potato
C) Carrot D) Radish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tomato

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Let O be the orthocentre of the triangle ABC. If ∠BOC = 150°, Then ∠BAC is

A) 30° B) 60°
C) 90° D) 120°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30°

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While selling a watch, a shop-­keeper gives a discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of 7%, he earns Rs.15 less as profit. The marked price of the watch is

A) 697.5 B) 712.5
C) 750 D) None of the these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 750

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Rohan sells two articles. The cost price of the first article is equal to the selling price of the second article. The first article is sold at a profit of 40% and the second article is sold at a loss of 40%. What is the ratio of the selling price of the first article to the cost price of the second article?

 

A) 21 : 25   B) 25 : 21  
C) 30 : 29   D) 29 : 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21 : 25  

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