Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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There were 35 studentsina hostel.Ifthenumber of studentsbe increased by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs 42 per day while the average expenditure of studentsis reduced by Rs 1. What was the initial expenditure on food per day?

A) Rs 432 B) Rs 442
C) Rs 420 D) Rs 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 420

Explanation:

Let the original avg expenditure be x

Total expenditure = 35x

⇒35x + 42 = (x-1) X 42

⇒35x + 42 = 42x –42

⇒7x = 84

⇒x = 12

So, initial expenditure = 12 X 35 = 420

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Raman can do a work in 5 days, Jatin can do the same work in 7 days and Sachin can do the same work in 9 days. If they do the same work together and they are paid Rs 2860, then what is the share (in Rs) of Raman?

A) 1260 B) 700
C) 900 D) 870
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1260

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If 2x + 3y – 5z = 18, 3x + 2y + z = 29 and x + y + 3z = 17, then what is the value of xy + yz + zx?

A) 32 B) 52
C) 64 D) 46
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 52

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Q:

In Δ ABC, the median AD is 7 cm and CB is 14 cm, measure of ∠CAB is

A) 30° B) 60°
C) 90° D) 120°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90°

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Q:

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

A) Perpendicular B) Base
C) Hypotenuse D) Radius
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Radius

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Mayur can complete a work in 27 hours. If he is joined by Jayantika who is 100% more efficient, in what time will they together finish the work?

A) 6 hours B) 3 hours
C) 9 hours D) 10 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 hours

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A grocer had 1600 kgs of wheat. He sold a part of it at 20% profit and the rest at 12% profit, so that he made a total profit of 17%. How much wheat (in kg) did he sell at 20% profit?

A) 600 B) 1000
C) 800 D) 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1000

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In two types of brass, the ratios of Copper to Zinc are 8:3 and 15:7 respectively. If the two types of brass be melted and mixed in the ratio 5:2 a new type of brass is obtained. The ratio of Copper to Zinc in this new type of brass is

A) 3:2 B) 2:3
C) 3:4 D) 5:2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5:2

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