Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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On selling 56 chairs, Mohan earns profit equal to the selling price of 6 chairs. What is the profit percentage?

 

A) 9.28 B) 10.71
C) 12 D) 13.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

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The average age of 40 students of a class is 16 years. If the average age of 24 students is 15.5 years and that of the 15 students is 16 2⁄3 years, then the age of 40th student is

A) 17 B) 16
C) 16.5 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18

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A boy buys 5 pencils at Rs 3 each, 3 erasers at Rs 2 each and 3 sharpeners at Rs 5 each. What is the average expenditure (in Rs) per article?

A) 3.27 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3.27

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If 7x ­- 5y = 13 and 2x -­ y = 5, then (x -­ y) is

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

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Find the value of x if 1-x24 = 1318

A) 155 B) 157
C) 159 D) 161
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 155

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) 13 – 26 B) 15 – 30
C) 17 – 34 D) 19 – 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 19 – 31

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Q:

What is the simplified value of 12-13 ?

A) 5√3 B) 5/√3
C) 3√5 D) 3/√5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/√3

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The maturity value of a certain sum after two years at 20% p.a. interest compounded annually is Rs. 14,400/-. Find the Principal amount.

A) Rs.9000 B) Rs.9500
C) Rs.10,000 D) Rs.10,500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.10,000

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