Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Selling price of a table is Rs 2808. If profit percentage is 17%, then what is the cost price (in Rs) of table?

A) 2288 B) 2300
C) 2400 D) 3285
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2400

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X can complete a task in 8 days, whereas Y can complete the same task in 10 days. If they work together, in how many days will the task be completed?

A) 40/9 B) 9/40
C) 44/9 D) 9/44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40/9

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Raj takes 2 1/3 hrs to complete a certain distance at a speed of 51 kmph. What time would Kiran take to complete the same distance at a speed of 68kmph?

A) 1 2/3 hrs B) 1 3/4 hrs
C) 2 hrs D) 1 1/2 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 3/4 hrs

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Raghuram sells a machine for Rs 43 lakhs at a loss. Had he sold it for Rs 53 lakh, his gain would have been 7 times the former loss. Find the cost price of the machine.

A) Rs 51.75 lakhs B) Rs 59.14 lakhs
C) Rs 36.75 lakhs D) Rs 44.25 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 44.25 lakhs

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In a committee there are 15 members. If two members whose ages are 45 years and 55 years are replaced by the two new members, then average age of 15 members is increased by 2 years. What is the average age (in years) of the new members?

A) 59 B) 61
C) 65 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 65

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A bank offers 10% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 3600 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is.

A) Rs 1116 B) Rs 2232
C) Rs 558 D) Rs 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1116

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If a - b = -1 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a3- b3?

A) 33 B) -19
C) 18 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -19

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If x = y + 2 then x3 -  y3 -  z3 is

A) 0 B) 3xyz
C) -3xyz D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3xyz

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