Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A train crosses a 550 m long platform in 36 seconds. How long was the train if it was travelling at the speed of 70 kmph?

A) 160 m B) 140 m
C) 150 m D) 525 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150 m

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Mukesh sells two shirts. The cost price of the first shirt is equal to the selling price of the second shirt. The first shirt is sold at a profit of 30% and the second shirt is sold at a loss of 30%. What is the ratio of the selling price of the first shirt to the cost price of the second shirt?

A) 91 : 100 B) 100 : 91
C) 31 : 50 D) 50 : 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 91 : 100

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Q:

What is the value of 5/9 + 7/8?

A) 103/72 B) 97/42
C) 12/17 D) 15/13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 103/72

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 150 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief as 7 km/hr and that of policeman as 9 km/hr, how far the thief would have run, before he is over- taken by the policeman?

A) 420 metres B) 630 metres
C) 315 metres D) 525 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 525 metres

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P and Q can do a project in 20 and 12 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 40% of the project if they work together?

A) 1.5 days B) 3 days
C) 6 days D) 9 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 days

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Q:

If the ratio of cost price and selling price be 10:11, then the profit percentage is

A) 1% B) 10%
C) 5% D) 8%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10%

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A sum of Rs. 3000 amounts to Rs. 6000 in two years at compound interest. The interest for four years is

A) Rs.9000 B) Rs.12000
C) Rs.6000 D) Rs.3000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.9000

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What is the value of 143 + 163 + 183 + ... + 303?

A) 134576 B) 120212
C) 115624 D) 111672
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 111672

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