Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The initial ratio of sugar to flour in a dough was 2 : 7. To 9 kg of the dough John added more sugar to make the sugar to flour ratio 2 : 5. How much sugar did John later add?

A) 800 g B) 1.2 kg
C) 750 g D) 1 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1.2 kg

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The numbers x, y, z are respectively proportional to 2, 3, 5 and the sum of x, y and z is 80. If the number z is given by the equation z = ax­-8, then a is

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

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When a number x is divided by a divisor it is seen that the divisor = 4 times the quotient = double the remainder. If the remainder is 80 then the value of x is

A) 6480 B) 9680
C) 8460 D) 4680
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6480

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The sum of the digits of a 2­digit number is 17. If we add 9 to the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. Find the number.

A) 89 B) 98
C) 78 D) 87
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 89

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P and Q together can make a door in 12 days. They started the work together but after 8 days P left the work. The remaining work is completed by Q alone in 7 more days. In how many days can P alone complete the entire work?

A) 21 B) 24
C) 28 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 192 B) 240
C) 141 D) 173
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 173

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What is the difference (in Rs) between the compound interests on Rs. 1000 for 1 year at 10% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

A) 1.5 B) 0.5
C) 2.5 D) 3.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5

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A basket contains 300 mangoes . 75 mangoes were distributed among some students . Find the percentage of mangoes left in the basket

A) 70% B) 72%
C) 76% D) 75%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 75%

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