Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In two types of brass, the ratios of Copper to Zinc are 8:3 and 15:7 respectively. If the two types of brass be melted and mixed in the ratio 5:2 a new type of brass is obtained. The ratio of Copper to Zinc in this new type of brass is

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

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The average weight of Shubha, Govinda and Reshma is 65 kg. If the average weight of Shubha and Govinda be 63 kg and that of Govinda and Reshma be 70 kg, then the weight of Govinda is

A) 41 B) 71
C) 88 D) 46
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 71

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40 men took a dip in a pool 30 m long and 25 m broad. If the average water displaced by a man is 5 cub.m, then what will be the rise (in cm) in level of the pool?

A) 25 B) 26.66
C) 27.33 D) 28.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 26.66

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A can paint a house in 45 days and B can do it in 15 days. Along with C, they did the job in 5 days only. Then, C alone can do the job in how many days?

A) 12 B) 9
C) 15 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

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Simplify: (213 x 213 + 187 x 187)

A) 80338 B) 80438
C) 60338 D) 60438
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80338

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If a : b = c : d = 1 : 6, then what is the value of a2+c2b2+d2?

A) 1/600 B) 1/60
C) 1/36 D) 1/360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/36

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Travelling at 4/5th of his usual speed, a man is 15 minutes late. What is his usual time to cover the same distance?

A) 15 min B) 1 hr
C) 75 min D) 45 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 hr

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A trader had 16 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 17% profit and the rest at 27% profit, so that he made a total profit of 21%. How much wheat did he sell at 27% profit?

A) 960 kg B) 640 kg
C) 320 kg D) 1280 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 640 kg

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