Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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How much quantity (in kg) of wheat costing Rs 84 per kg must be mixed with 81 kg of wheat costing Rs 60 per kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs 75.9 per kg, there is a gain of 15%?

 

A) 27 B) 20.5
C) 22.75 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27

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A wholesaler purchased 7 hair clips for a rupee. How many for a rupee must he sell to get profit of 40%.

 

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

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13 years ago Ram was twice as old as Sunny. Three years from now Sunny's age will be 3/5 of Ram's age. What is Ram's current age?

A) 64 years B) 72 years
C) 80 years  D) 77 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 77 years

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A mixture contains liquid A and liquid B in the ratio of 5 : 4. If 2 litres of liquid B is added to it, then the ratio of liquid A and liquid B becomes 7 : 6. What is the quantity (in litres) of liquid A in the mixture?

 

A) 32 B) 35
C) 40 D) 42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35

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Pipes A, B, and C are attached to an empty cistern. While the first two can fill the cistern in 4 and 10 hours, respectively, the third can drain the cistern, when filled, in 6 hours. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously when the cistern is three-fifth full, how many hours will be needed to fill the cistern?

A) 36/11 B) 48/11
C) 60/11 D) 24/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24/11

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What is the distance between the points (4,7) and (­1,­5)?

A) 10 units B) 13 units
C) 5 units D) 11 units
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13 units

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D and E are the points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a ΔABC and AD = 8 cm, DB = 12 cm, AE= 6 cm and EC = 9 cm, then BC is equal to:

A) 2/5 DE B) 5/2 DE
C) 3/2 DE D) 2/3 DE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/2 DE

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 2378 B) 9122
C) 1517 D) 2345
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2378

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