Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Find the least number which when divided by 20, 25, 35 and 40 leaves remainder 14, 19, 29 and 34 respectively?

A) 1394 B) 1384
C) 1364 D) 1374
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1394

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A sump is filled by three tankers with uniform flow. The first two tankers operating simultaneously fill the sump in the same time during which the sump is filled by the third tanker alone. The second tanker fills the sump 5 hours faster than the first tanker and 4 hours slower than the third tanker. The time required by the first tanker is:

 

A) 16hours B) 9hours
C) 10hours D) 15hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15hours

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 450 which is marked as Rs 600, then what is the discount he is offering?

A) 33.33 percent B) 25 percent
C) 20 percent D) 30 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25 percent

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Figure – Rectangle B) Ornament – Ring
C) Vehicle – Scooter D) Necklace – Ornament
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Necklace – Ornament

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 18% per annum is Rs 81. The sum is ____.

A) Rs 2500 B) Rs 5000
C) Rs 10000 D) Rs 7500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 2500

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A merchant marked cloth at Rs. 50/metre . He offers 2 successive discounts of 15% and 20%. The net price/metre is

A) Rs. 32.50 B) Rs. 42.50
C) Rs. 34.00 D) Rs. 40.00
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 34.00

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The cash difference between the selling price of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of two selling prices is:

A) 51:53 B) 55:53
C) 52:53 D) 54:53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 52:53

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What is the reflection of the point (6, -3) in the line y = 2?

A) (-2 , -3) B) (6 , 7)
C) (-6 , 7) D) (-2 , 3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (6 , 7)

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