Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A sum of Rs 7500 is divided into two parts. The simple interest on first part at the rate of 12% per annum is equal to the simple interest on second part at the rate of 18%. What is the interest (in Rs) on each part for one year?

A) 600 B) 360
C) 480 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 540

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Filed Under: Simple Interest
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1 1977
Q:

If a watch is being sold at Rs 7,225 which is marked at Rs 8,500, then what is the discount (in %) at which the watch is being sold?

A) 24 B) 15
C) 25 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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Filed Under: Percentage
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0 1977
Q:

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Music B) Singer
C) Director D) Actor
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Music

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Filed Under: Odd Man Out
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1 1977
Q:

If 40% of x = y, then y% of 40 is same as _____ of x.

A) 16% B) 4%
C) 8% D) 160%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16%

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6 1976
Q:

The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 7:9. Before 10 years the ratio of their ages was 5:7. What is Q's present age (in years)?

A) 35 B) 45
C) 25 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45

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Filed Under: Problems on Ages
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2 1976
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A train leaves Delhi at 10 a.m. and reaches Jaipur at 4 p.m. on same day. Another train leaves Jaipur at 12 p.m. and reaches Delhi at 5 p.m. on same day. What is the time of day (approximately) when the two trains will meet?

A) 1:42 p.m. B) 1:27 p.m.
C) 2:04 p.m. D) 1:49 p.m.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1:49 p.m.

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Filed Under: Time and Distance
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1 1975
Q:

When a number is increased by 24, it becomes 115% of itself. What is the number?

A) 160 B) 250
C) 100 D) 200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 160

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4 1975
Q:

What is the average of first 19 odd numbers?

A) 9.5 B) 15.5
C) 19 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 19

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5 1972