Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two bottles contain acid and water in the ratio 2 : 3 and 1 : 2 respectively. These are mixed in the ratio 1 : 3. What is the ratio of acid and water in the new mixture ?

A) 7:13 B) 11:57
C) 23:37 D) 1:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7:13

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Filed Under: Alligation or Mixture
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5 1999
Q:

What is the third proportional to 9 and 45?

A) 405 B) 225
C) 5 D) 81
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 225

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Filed Under: Ratios and Proportions
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10 1999
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Ehsaan is twice as good a worker as Kamal and together they finish a piece of work in 29 days. In how many days will Kamal, working alone, finish the work?

A) 58 B) 70
C) 87 D) 116
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 87

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Filed Under: Time and Work
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2 1998
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The profit earned by a shopkeeper by selling a bucket at a gain of 8% is Rs 28 more than when he sells it at a loss of 8%. The cost price (in Rupees) of the bucket is

A) 170 B) 190
C) 175 D) 165
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 175

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Filed Under: Profit and Loss
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0 1997
Q:

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

A) Cricket B) Carrom
C) Table Tennis D) Chess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cricket

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Filed Under: Odd Man Out
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0 1997
Q:

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions? (You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)

21.003 × 39.998 –209.91 = 126× ?

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

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Take nearest values21.003 × 39.998 –209.91 = 126× ?630 = 126× ?? = 5 (approx)

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Filed Under: Simplification
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0 1997
Q:

In a triangle the length of the side opposite the right angle is 9√3 cm, what is the length of the side opposite to the angle which measures 30 degree?

A) 9 cm B) 3√3 cm
C) 6 cm D) (9√3)/2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (9√3)/2 cm

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Filed Under: Area
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2 1995
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A retailer marks up his goods by 150% and offers 40% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 800?

A) 1200 B) 1500
C) 1000 D) 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1200

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Filed Under: Percentage
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3 1995