Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A man buys 7 shirts at Rs 300 each, 2 trousers at Rs 450 each and 1 pair of shoes at Rs 500 each. What is the average expenditure (in Rs) per article?

A) 210 B) 250
C) 320 D) 350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 350

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The average temperature for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday was 48° . The average temperature for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was 52°, If the temperature on Monday was 42°, then the temperature on Friday was (in degrees)

A) 58 B) 56
C) 52 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 58

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If the number 247_679 is completely divisible by 9, then the smallest whole number in the place of the blank digit will be

A) 2 B) 7
C) 1 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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Neeraj purchased a few shirts for his shop at cost prices ranging from Rs. 400 to Rs. 550 and sold at prices ranging from Rs. 450 to Rs. 650. What is the maximum profit that might be made in selling 10 shirts?

A) Rs. 2800 B) Rs. 2500
C) Rs. 2400 D) Rs. 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 2500

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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 1600?

A) 1920 B) 2000
C) 2120 D) 2200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1920

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Washington B) New York
C) Las Vegas D) Sydney
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sydney

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If X + Y + Z = 9 then the value of (X -­ 4)3 + (Y -­ 2)3 + (Z -­ 3)3 - 3 (X -­ 4) (Y -­ Z) (Z ­- 3) is

A) 6 B) 9
C) 0 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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If -3[1-(x/2)] + 5x/3 = 1/6, then what is the value of x?

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

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