Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a, b and c are positive integers such that 1a+1b+1c+12 = 1623, then what is the mean of a, b and c?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 1.33 D) 2.33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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If a watch is being sold at Rs 7,225 which is marked at Rs 8,500, then what is the discount (in %) at which the watch is being sold?

A) 24 B) 15
C) 25 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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A trader had 9 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 10% profit and the rest at 20% profit, so that he made a total profit of 14 %. How much wheat did he sell at 20% profit?

A) 540 kg B) 360 kg
C) 180 kg D) 720 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 360 kg

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Srinivasan invests two equal amounts in two banks giving 8% and 12% rate of interest respectively. At the end of year the interest earned is Rs. 1500. Find the sum invested in each.

A) Rs. 5800 B) Rs. 15000
C) Rs. 7500 D) Rs. 17,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 7500

Explanation:

Let the sum invested be x.
⇒ 8x/100 + 12x/100 = 1500
⇒ 20x = 150000
⇒ x = 7500

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The average of three consecutive odd numbers is 52 more than 1/3rd of the largest of these numbers. What is the smallest of these numbers?

A) 79 B) 75
C) 81 D) 77
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 77

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What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)? 499.99 + 1999 ÷ 39.99 × 50.01=?

A) 3200 B) 2700
C) 3000 D) 2500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3000

Explanation:

500+2000÷40×50=?

?= 500+(2000÷40)×50

?= 500+50×50

?=500+2500

?=3000

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If a retailer offers a discount of 20% on the marked price of his goods and thus ends up selling at cost price, what was the % mark up?

A) 20 B) 25
C) 30 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

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After deducting 12% from a certain sum and then deducting 25% from the remainder, 2508 is left, then what is the initial sum?

A) 3500 B) 3450
C) 3970 D) 3800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3800

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