Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A bag contains 25 paise, 50 paise and 1 Rs coins. There are 220 coinsinall and the total amount in the bag is Rs. 160. If there arethrice as many 1 Rs. coins as there are 25 paise coins, then what is the number of 50 paise coins?

A) 60 B) 40
C) 120 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60

Explanation:

Let there be x one rupee coin, y 50 paise coin, z 25 paise coinx + y + z = 220......(i)

Total amount = 160

Now, x + (y/2) + z = 160 ......(ii)

⇒4x + 2y + z = 640

Thrice as many 1 re coin as 25 paise

⇒x = 3z ......(iii)

On solving equation (i), (ii) and (iii), we get

z = 40x= 3* 40 = 120y = 220 –(120 + 40 ) = 60

So, 50 paise coin =60

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A sum of Rs 7500 is divided into two parts. The simple interest on first part at the rate of 12% per annum is equal to the simple interest on second part at the rate of 18%. What is the interest (in Rs) on each part for one year?

A) 600 B) 360
C) 480 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 540

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What is the average of first 39 even numbers ?

A) 39 B) 40
C) 20 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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If price of oranges is increased by 30%, then a person can buy 12 oranges less for Rs 208. What is the original price (in Rs) of an orange?

A) 2 B) 4
C) 8 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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If ax= by= cz and b2= ac, then what is 1x+1z equal to ?

A) 1/y B) -1/y
C) 2/y D) -2/y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2/y

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A trader had 22 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 23% profit and the rest at 33% profit, so that he made a total profit of 27%. How much wheat did he sell at 33% profit?

A) 1320 kg B) 440 kg
C) 880 kg D) 1760 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 880 kg

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After repairing a scooter runs at a speed of 54 km/h and before repairing runs at speed of 48 km/h. It covers a certain distance in 6 hours after repairing. How much time will it take to cover the same distance before repairing?

A) 6 hours 15 minutes B) 6 hours 45 minutes
C) 7 hours D) 7 hours 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 hours 45 minutes

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Travelling at 4/5th of his usual speed, a man is 15 minutes late. What is his usual time to cover the same distance?

A) 15 min B) 1 hr
C) 75 min D) 45 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 hr

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