6500+ Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answers With Explanation

Q:

Kavya's birthday is on Tuesday 4th July. On what day of the week will be Anika's Birthday in the same year, if Anika was born on 15th August?

A) Wednesday	B) Friday
C) Saturday	D) Tuesday

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tuesday

Explanation:

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Q:

36 is what percent of 80?

A) 54	B) 45
C) 60	D) 64

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45

Explanation:

Let 36 is p% of 80

=> p x 80/100 = 36

=> p = 36 x 10/8 = 45.

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The average weight of L, M and N is 93 kg. If the average weight of L and M be 89 kg and that of M and N be 96.5 kg, then the weight (in kg) of M is ________.

A) 92	B) 86
C) 101	D) 95

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 92

Explanation:

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Q:

The present ages of Pranay and Sai are in the ratio of 15 : 17 respectively. After 6 years, the respective ratio between the age of Pranay and Sai will be 9 : 10. What will be the age of Pranay after 6 years?

A) 42	B) 36
C) 30	D) 24

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36

Explanation:

Let present age of Pranay = 15p

That of Sai = 17p

ATQ,

15p + 6/17p + 6 = 9/10

=> 150p + 60 = 153p + 54

=> p = 2

Therefore, Age of Pranay after 6 yrs = 15 x 2 + 6 = 36 years.

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Q:

Two number P & Q are 20 % and 28 % less then a number X. What is the percentage the number Q is smaller then the number P?

A) 10%	B) 23%
C) 12%	D) 13%

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10%

Explanation:

Let the number X is 100

Then, PÃ 80 QÃ 72

So, Percentage decrease from P to Q is Ã 8/80=0.1-100=10%

1 is the right choice.

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Q:

If a/(a+b) = 15/21, what is (a+b)/(a-b) is equal to?

A) 13/9	B) 23/11
C) 14/5	D) 21/9

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21/9

Explanation:

a/(a + b) = 15/21 → a = 15, a + b = 21

→ b = 21– 15 = 6
⇒ a – b =15 – 6 = 9
⇒ (a + b)/(a – b) = 21/9

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Q:

If the truediscount on a sum due 2yrs hence at 14% per annum be Rs168. The sum due is?

A) 700	B) 760
C) 768	D) 786

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 768

Explanation:

P.W = (100 x T.D)/(R x T) = (100 x 168)/(14 x 2)= 600

Sum = (P.W + T.D) = Rs. (600+ 168) = Rs.768.

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Kanchan bought a clock with 25% discount on marked price. She sold it with 75% gain on the price she bought. What was her profit percentage on the marked price?

A) 31.25	B) 50
C) 56.25	D) 60

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