Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A group of boys has an average weight of 36 kg. One boy weighing 42 kg leaves the group and another boy weighing 30 kg joins the group. If the average now becomes 35.7 kg, then how many boys are there in the group?

A) 30 B) 32
C) 40 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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Suresh goes on a trip on his motor-cycle and rides for 410 kms. If he rides for 5 hours at a speed of 50 km/hr, find at what speed he travels for the remaining 4 hours of the journey?

A) 47 km/hr B) 40 km/hr
C) 56 km/hr D) 48 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40 km/hr

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If 2(3x + 5) > 4x -­ 5 < 3x + 2; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 8 B) 6
C) -8 D) -10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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Two labourers A and B are paid a total of Rs 650 per day. If A is paid 160 percent of what is paid to B, how much (in Rs) is B paid?

A) 250 B) 400
C) 350 D) 450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 250

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If a sum of money deposited in a bank at simple interest is doubled in 6 years, then after 12 years, the amount will be

A) 5/2times the original amount B) 3times the original amount
C) 7/2times the original amount D) 4times the original amount
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3times the original amount

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If (X/4) = (Y/5) = (Z/9), then what is X : Y : Z?

A) 8 : 10 : 19 B) 4 : 5 : 9
C) 45 : 36 : 20 D) 15 : 12 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 : 5 : 9

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Naveen purchased a gas cylinder and a stove for Rs.4500. He sold the gas cylinder at a gain of 25% and the stove at a loss of 20%, still gaining 4% on the whole. Find the cost of the gas cylinder.

A) Rs.3600 B) Rs.2400
C) Rs.3000 D) Rs.2600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.2400

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Rohan borrowed a certain sum of money at simple interest. Rate of interest was 3% per annum for first 3 years, 4% per annum for next 5 years and 6% per annum for next 7 years. If he paid Rs 2059 as interest, then what is the sum borrowed (in Rs)?

A) 2400 B) 2500
C) 2900 D) 3100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2900

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