6500+ Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answers With Explanation

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Each question contains Quantity I and Quantity II. Read the contents clearly and answer your questions accordingly.

Quantity I: The Sl on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 5% per annum is Rs 4800. Then the principle is?

Quantity II: The Cl on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 6% per annum is Rs. 3708. Then the principle is?

A) Quantity I > Quantity II	B) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
C) Quantity I < Quantity II	D) Quantity I < Quantity II

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Quantity I > Quantity II

Explanation:

Quantity I=15% of Principle=4800

Principle=Rs.32000

Quantity II=12.36% of Principle =3708

Principle=Rs.30000

Hence Quantity I > Quantity II

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Filed Under: Simple Interest

1 1974

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A vendor buys bananas at 4 for Rs 3 and sells at 3 for Rs 4. What will be the result?

A) 43.75% profit	B) 77.7% loss
C) 77.7% profit	D) 43.75% loss

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 77.7% profit

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Filed Under: Profit and Loss
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1974

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On selling 25 shirts, a retailer earns profit equal to the cost price of 8 shirts. What is the profit percentage?

A) 47.05	B) 32
C) 25	D) 34.5

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

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Filed Under: Profit and Loss
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1974

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If x/3 - [5(7x/5 - 4/3)]/2 = -x/6, then what is the value of x?

A) 10/9	B) -10/9
C) -9/10	D) 9/10

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10/9

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Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1973

Q:

The price of rice has increased by 60%. In order to restore the original price, the new price must be reduced by

A) 33 1/3%	B) 37 1/2%
C) 40%	D) 45%

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37 1/2%

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Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1973

Q:

If the selling price is Rs 2125 after getting a discount of 15% what was the marked price?

A) Rs 2443.75	B) Rs 1806.25
C) Rs 1847	D) Rs 2500

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2500

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Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

4 1972

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The flight fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 11:13. What is the increase (in Rs) in the fare, if the original fare was Rs 12100?

A) 14300	B) 2200
C) 22000	D) 1430

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2200

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Filed Under: Ratios and Proportions
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1972

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If a – b = 11 and ab = 24, then value of $a^{2} + b^{2}$ is

A) 169	B) 37
C) 73	D) 48

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