Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Qamar gained 16% on the resale of a used stereo. If he purchased the item for Rs. 1500, how much did he sell it for?

A) Rs. 1740 B) Rs. 1660
C) Rs. 1600 D) Rs. 1820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1740

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A trader buys 500 kgs of cotton for Rs 9,000. 10% of this cotton is spoiled due to rain. At what rate (Rs/Kg) should he sell the rest to earn 10% profit?

A) 25 B) 30
C) 22 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22

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The bar chart given shows the sales of 3 types of cars in the Indian automotive industry over 4 years. All the sales figures have been shown in terms of 000 units.

What is the respective ratio of total sales of Sedan and total sales of SUV over the period of 4 years?

A) 23 : 31 B) 29 : 39
C) 43 : 31 D) 76 : 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 43 : 31

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In a mixture of 25 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 4:1. Another 3 litres of water is added to the mixture. The ratio of milk to water in the new mixture is

A) 5:1 B) 5:2
C) 5:3 D) 5:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5:2

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 11:18. What would be the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs 550?

A) Rs 350 B) Rs 900
C) Rs 180 D) Rs 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 350

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Of three positive numbers, the ratio of first and second is 5 : 2, ratio of second and third is 5 : 4. The product of first and third is 1800. What is the sum of the three numbers?

A) 43 B) 133
C) 119 D) 129
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 129

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Δ ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 60°, then what is the value of sec C.sin A?

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

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If cosx.cosy + sinx.siny = -1 then cosx + cosy is

A) -2 B) 1
C) 0 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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