Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of speed of three racers is 3 : 4 : 6. What is the ratio of time taken by the three racers to cover the same distance?

 

A) 3:4:6 B) 6:4:3
C) 4:3:2 D) 2:3:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4:3:2

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If a vendor sells a coconut at Rs 14.4 he makes 10% loss. If he wants to make 25% profit, then at what price (in Rs) should he sell?

A) 18 B) 20
C) 16 D) 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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P and Q invested some money in a business in the ratio of 4 : 7 respectively. After 6 months P withdraws his capital. If they receive profits in the ratio of 4 :21, then for how many months did Q invest in the business?

A) 12 B) 15
C) 18 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

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Raman spends 80% of his income. If his income is increased by 25% and the expenditure increase by 10%, then what will be the percentage increase in his savings?

A) 17 B) 70
C) 77 D) 85
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 85

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Umar and Avinash started a partnership with investments of Rs. 10000 and Rs. 15000, respectively. But due to a financial emergency the latter had to withdraw his investment after 8 months. In what ratio should the profit of the first twelve months be shared among the duo?

A) 3:2 B) 2:3
C) 1:2 D) 1:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1:1

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Q:

If 6 years are subtracted from the present age of Ayush and takes 25% of that then we get the present age of his only son. 4 years ago, his daughter’s age is 7 years more than his son. Sum of daughter’s present age and his wife’s present age is 10 years more than Ayush’s present age then find the present age of Ayush if average of present age of entire family is 30.25 yr? 

A)  45 year  B)  50 year 
C)  60 year  D)  40 year 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  50 year 

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Let the present age of Ayush be x yr.

Present age of his son =

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If in 3 years at simple interest the principal increases by 15%. What will be the approximate compound interest earned (in Rs lakhs) on Rs 15 lakhs in 3 years at the same rate?

A) 7.81 B) 2.87
C) 2.36 D) 3.38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.36

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Q:

20% of 120?

A) 20 B) 24
C) 32 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

Explanation:

20% of 120

20 x 120/100

= 4 x 6

= 24

 

Hence, 20% of 120 = 24.

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