Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In what ratio wheat costing Rs 17/kg mixed with another wheat costing Rs 12/kg to get a mixture costing Rs 13.5/ kg?

 

A) 1 : 2   B) 2 : 5  
C) 3 : 7   D) 4 : 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3 : 7  

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If A purchase 9 chairs for Rs 5 and sells all the chairs at the rate of 5 chairs for Rs 9, then what will be the profit percentage?

 

 

A) 212   B) 224
C) 248   D) 194  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 224

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The sum of 15 observations of a data is (434 + x). If the mean of the data is x, then the value of x is

A) 31 B) 33
C) 27 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31

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If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that DE||BC. If AD = x cm, DB = (x – 3) cm, AE = (x + 3) cm and EC= (x – 2) cm, then what is the value (in cm) of x?

A) 3 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.5

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The average revenues of 13 consecutive years of a company is Rs 70 lakhs. If the average of first 7 years is Rs 65 lakhs and that of last 7 years is Rs 77 lakhs, find the revenue for the 7th year.

A) Rs 86 lakhs B) Rs 84 lakhs
C) Rs 82 lakhs D) Rs 80 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 84 lakhs

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Q:

40.36 ­- (9.347 -­ x ) -­ 29.02 = 3.68. Find x.

A) -56.353 B) 1.687
C) -17.007 D) 82.407
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1.687

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An aeroplane flying horizontally at a height of 3 Km. above the ground is observed at a certain point on earth to subtend an angle of 60°. After 15 sec flight, its angle of elevation is changed to 30°. The speed of the aeroplane (taking √3 = 1.732) is

A) 230.63 m/sec B) 230.93 m/sec
C) 235.85 m/sec D) 236.25 m/sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 230.93 m/sec

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) VNG B) PKD
C) WPI D) XQJ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) PKD

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