Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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S, T and U together can complete a work in 30 days. If the ratio of efficiency of S, T and U is 20 : 15 : 12 respectively, then in how many days U alone can complete the same work?

A) 195/2 B) 235/2
C) 225/2 D) 215/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 235/2

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Every month, Kritika spends 30% of her income on house rent and 60% of the rest on household expenditure. If she saves ₹ 6300 per month, what is her total monthly income?

A) ₹ 22,000 B) ₹ 20,500
C) ₹ 22,500 D) ₹ 25,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ₹ 22,500

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Let the monthly income be x
Kritika spends 30% of her income on house rent. The remaining amount will be 70% of x
Kritika spends 60% of the rest (70% of 60% = 42% of x )on household expenditure. The remaining amount will be 28% of x
If 28% of x is 6300 then 100% will be 22,500

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A number is increased by 84, it becomes 107% of itself. What is the number?

A) 600 B) 900
C) 1500 D) 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1200

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A rice trader buys 16 quintals of rice for Rs 5632. 20% rice is lost in transportation. At what rate should he sell to earn 25% profit?

A) Rs 225.2 per quintal B) Rs 550 per quintal
C) Rs 440 per quintal D) Rs 563.2 per quintal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 550 per quintal

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3rd January 2018 was a Wednesday. Which of the following years will also have 3rd January on a Wednesday?

A) 2020 B) 2024
C) 2022 D) 2023
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2024

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If 6A = 11B = 7C; find A : B : C

A) 66:42:77 B) 77:42:66
C) 42:77:66 D) 7:11:6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 77:42:66

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If x4 + (1/x4) = 34, then what is the value of x3  (1/x3)?

A) 0 B) 6
C) 8 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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Amit donated 20% of his income to a school and deposited 20% of the remainder in his bank. If he is having Rs 12800 now, then what is the income (in Rs) of Amit?

A) 18000 B) 20000
C) 24000 D) 32000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20000

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