Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

A sum of Rs. 2600 is invested at two different rates of interest. The difference between the simple interests got after 4 years is Rs 402.80 at these two rates, what is the difference between the rates of interest?

A) 1.58 B) 2.63
C) 3.87 D) 4.02
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3.87

Explanation:

Let the two different rates of interests be r1 and r2 respectively.

From the given data,

2600 x 4 x r1 - r2100  = 402.80r1 - r2 = 402.80104  = 3.87

 

Hence, the difference in the interest rates = 3.87

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By selling a bag at Rs. 230, profit of 15% is made. The selling price of the bag, when it is sold at 20% profit would be

A) Rs.250 B) Rs.205
C) Rs.240 D) Rs.200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.240

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If the selling price is tripled and cost price doubled the profit would become 65%. What is the present profit (in %)?

A) 20 B) 15
C) 25 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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A sum of Rs 3170 is divided among X, Y and Z such that if Rs 13, Rs 12 and Rs 18 will be diminished from the shares of X, Y and Z respectively, then their shares will be in the ratio 20 : 18 : 21. What is the initial share (in Rs) of Z?

A) 1131 B) 1530
C) 910 D) 1350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1131

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A vendor buys chikoos at 15 for Rs 8 and then sells at 10 for Rs 6. What will be the result?

A) 12.5 percent loss B) 11.11 percent gain
C) 12.5 percent gain D) 11.1 percent loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.5 percent gain

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If x + [1/(4x)] = 5/2, then what is the value of (64x6+ 1)/8x3?

A) 110 B) 115
C) 125 D) 140
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 110

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A does 75% of a work in 50 days. He then calls in B and they together finish the remaining work in 10 days. How long B alone would take to complete the whole work?

A) 200 days B) 50 days
C) 100 days D) 125 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100 days

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Karan remembers that his sister's birthday is not after 18th August. Karan's mother remembers that Karan's sister birthday is before 20th August but after 17th August. On which date of August is Karan's sister birthday?

A) 18 B) 17
C) 19 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

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