Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In an MBA selection process, the ratio of selected to unselected was 11:2. If 40 less had applied and 20 less selected, the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 10:1. How many candidates had applied for the process?

A) 220 B) 260
C) 300 D) 340
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 260

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If 3P/5 = 7Q/2 = 7R/5, then what is the ratio of p, Q and R respectively?

A) 3 : 2 : 5 B) 3 : 35 : 14
C) 5 : 7 : 5 D) 35 : 6 : 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35 : 6 : 15

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11 January 2018 is a Thursday. On which day will 11 June 2019 fall?

A) Tuesday B) Sunday
C) Wednesday D) Monday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tuesday

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The marked price of an article is 40% more than its cost price. If 15% discount is given on the marked price, then what will be the profit percentage?

A) 25 B) 15
C) 21 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 19

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After deducting 12% from a certain sum and then deducting 25% from the remainder, 2508 is left, then what is the initial sum?

A) 3500 B) 3450
C) 3970 D) 3800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3800

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The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 4284 and 32, respectively. If one of the numbers is 672, then the second number is;

A) 102 B) 64
C) 204 D) 92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 204

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The age of Ravi is twice the age of Prakash and three times the age of Kumar. If the age of Prakash is 24 years, then what will be the age of Kumar after 4 years ?

A) 16 years B) 20 years
C) 24 years D) 22 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 years

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If a wholesaler, sells a tin of coffee at Rs 528 he faces a loss of 12%. Now if he decides to sell it at Rs 636, what will be the profit (in %)?

A) 7 B) 5
C) 6 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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