Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

A sum of Rs. 2600 is invested at two different rates of interest. The difference between the simple interests got after 4 years is Rs 402.80 at these two rates, what is the difference between the rates of interest?

A) 1.58 B) 2.63
C) 3.87 D) 4.02
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3.87

Explanation:

Let the two different rates of interests be r1 and r2 respectively.

From the given data,

2600 x 4 x r1 - r2100  = 402.80r1 - r2 = 402.80104  = 3.87

 

Hence, the difference in the interest rates = 3.87

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At present, the sum of ages of 4 people is 76. After 7 years, the ratio will be 7:6:5:8. Find out the present age of C?

A) 12 B) 11
C) 17 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13

Explanation:

Ans.
Currently :
A+B+C+D = 76
According to ques , after 7 years
A+B+C+D = 7x+6x+5x+8x = 76+7*4
26x = 76 + 28
X = 104/26
x = 4
C’s present age = 5x – 7 =20 – 7
                                     = 13

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N is the largest two digit number, which when divided by 3, 4 and 6 leaves the remainder 1, 2 and 4 respectively. What is the remainder when N is divided by 5?

A) 4 B) 2
C) 0 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

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The area of a circular cricket ground is 24.64 hectares. Find the cost of making rope boundary at the rate of Rs. 5.40 per metre.

A) Rs. 9,600 B) Rs. 9,504
C) Rs. 9,802 D) Rs. 9,876
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 9,504

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A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 8% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 12%. If the customer pays Rs. 8,448 what had it cost (approximately) to the wholesaler (in Rs)?

A) 6984 B) 6082
C) 7120 D) 7022
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6984

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Nirmit can do 2/3 of a job in 18 days. Kashish is twice as efficient as Nirmit. In how many days Kashish will complete the job?

A) 29/4 B) 27/2
C) 31/2 D) 13/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 27/2

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If the sum of digits is 9 and the difference between the digit in the ten's place and unit's place is 1, then the two-digit number is?

A) 45 B) 63
C) 54 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 54

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If A = (1/0.4) + (1/0.04) + (1/0.004) + ... upto 8 terms, then what is the value of A?

A) 27272727.5 B) 25252525.5
C) 27777777.5 D) 25555555.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 27777777.5

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