Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

A certain sum of money was divided between A, B and C in the ratio 5:6:9. If A received Rs. 450 the sum divided was

A) 2000 B) 1800
C) 2250 D) 1000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1800

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Q:

Select the time that would depict the correct mirror image of 9:30 on a clock.

A) 2:30 B) 6:30
C) 7:30 D) 4:30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2:30

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Q:

P started a business by the investing Rs 35000 and Q joined him after one year with an amount of Rs 21000. After two years from the starting of the business, they earned profit of Rs 26000. What will be the P’s share (in Rs) in the profit?

A) 15000 B) 18000
C) 20000 D) 16000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20000

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A & B together finish a job in 24 days, while A, B & C together can finish the same job in 8 days. C alone will finish the job in

A) 12 days B) 14 days
C) 16 days D) 24 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12 days

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Q:

If 3A = 6B = 9C; What is A : B : C

A) 6 : 3 : 1 B) 6 : 3 : 2
C) 9 : 3 : 6 D) 9 : 3 : 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 : 3 : 2

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Q:

A student multiplied a number by 6/13 instead of 13/6. What is the percentage error in the calculation?

A) 369.44 percent B) 39.35 percent
C) 184.72 percent D) 78.7 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 78.7 percent

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Q:

The LCM of 16, 24, 36, 52 and 54 is?

A) 5618 B) 5216
C) 432 D) 5616
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5616

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A man bought 500 metres of electronic wire at 50 paise per metre. He sold 50% of it at a profit of 5%. At what percent should he sell the remainder so as to gain 10% on the whole transaction?

A) 13% B) 12.5%
C) 15% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13%

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