Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The CO2 emissions in million metric tons over 3 years are given in the following table.

 

What is the increase in the percentage of CO2 emission from year 2016 to 2017?

A) 36.36% B) 26.36%
C) 63.63% D) 36.45%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36.36%

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Q:

Select the option that does not belong in the following figure series.

 

 

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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(2,14,16), (3,21,24), (8,56,64), (5,35,41)

 

The set that does NOT belong to the group is

 

A) (5,35,41) B) (2,14,16)
C) (3,21,24) D) (8,56,64)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (5,35,41)

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Q:

Tarun got 30% concession on the labelled price of an article and sold it for Rs. 8750 with 25% profit on the price he bought. What was the labelled price ?

A) 10000 B) 12000
C) 13000 D) 14000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10000

Explanation:

Cost Price = Rs.100125×8750 = Rs. 7000. Let the labelled price be Rs. x. 

 

Then, 70100*x=7000 x=Rs.7000*10070 

 

= Rs.10000

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Q:

The ratio 5 : 4 expressed as a percent equals :

A) 12.5 % B) 40 %
C) 80 % D) 125 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 125 %

Explanation:

5 : 4 = 5/4 = ( (5/4) x 100 )% = 125%.

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A and B start a business jointly. A invests Rs. 16,000 for 8 months and B remains in  the business for 4 months, Out of total profit, B claims - of the profit. How much money was contributed by B ?

A) 12000 B) 12800
C) 13000 D) 14500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12800

Explanation:

Let the total profit be Rs. x. Then, B = 2x/7 and A = (x - 2x /7) =  5x / 7.

So, A : B = 5x/7 : 2x/7 = 5 : 2.

Let B s capital be Rs. y. Then, (16000 * 8) / ( y * 4) = 5/2  <=> (16000 * 8 * 2) / (5 * 4) = 12800..  

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Q:

Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

 

A) Novel B) Paper
C) Pencil D) Pen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Novel

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Q:

270 candidates appeared for an examination, of which 252 passed. The pass percentage is :

A) (91 + 1/3)% B) (93 + 1/3 )%
C) (97 + 1/3 )% D) (98 + 1/3) %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (93 + 1/3 )%

Explanation:

Pass percentage  =[(252/270)*100] % =280/3 % =9313 9 %

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