Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Neeraj purchased a few shirts for his shop at cost prices ranging from Rs. 400 to Rs. 550 and sold at prices ranging from Rs. 450 to Rs. 650. What is the maximum profit that might be made in selling 10 shirts?

A) Rs. 2800 B) Rs. 2500
C) Rs. 2400 D) Rs. 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 2500

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12 men or 30 boys can complete a work in 72 days. How many days will 48 men and 24 boys will take to complete the same work?

A) 20 B) 18
C) 15 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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The average of 5 consecutive numbers is 50%, then difference between 'product of largest and smallest number' with 'product of fourth and second number' is

A) 3 B) -3
C) 0 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -3

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A sum of money (P) doubles in 10 years. How much would it be in 20 years at the same rate of simple interest?

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

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Q:

Instead of multiplying by 25, a student multiplies that number by 52 and gets 324 more than correct answer. Then that number is

A) 15 B) 12
C) 25 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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Q:

XYZ is right angled at Y. If tanX = 15/8, then what is the value of sinZ ?

A) 15/17 B) 17/8
C) 17/15 D) 8/17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8/17

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The first and last terms of an arithmetic progression are 25 and ­52. What is the sum of the series if it has 12 terms?

A) -162 B) -110
C) 162 D) 110
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -162

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Q:

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

A) Cap B) Turban
C) Trouser D) Hat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Trouser

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