Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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On a machine there is 10% trade discount on the marked price of Rs 2,50,000. But the machine is sold at Rs 2,16,000 after giving a cash discount. How much is this cash discount (in %)?

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

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A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs. 9648 at the rate of 12% per year in 6 years. What is the sum?

A) Rs 16080 B) Rs 10720
C) Rs 8040 D) Rs 13400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 13400

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Length of two trains are 150 m and 200 m respectively and the ratio (shorter: longer) of their speed is 2 : 5. If they cross each other in opposite direction in 15 second then in what time faster train will overtake the slower train.

A) 20 seconds B) 25 seconds
C) 32 seconds D) 35 seconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35 seconds

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Let speed of slower train = 2x
⇒ speed of faster train = 5x
ATQ, (150 + 200)/(2x + 5x) = 15
x = 10/3
Time required=350/[50/3–20/3]= 35 seconds

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In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 216 B) 125
C) 343 D) 510
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 510

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A sum of money was invested at the rate of 7.5% S.I. per annum for 4 years. If the investment was for 5 years, the interest earned would have been Rs. 375 more. What was the initial sum invested?

A) Rs. 4750 B) Rs. 5000
C) Rs. 4500 D) Rs. 3750
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 5000

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The time taken by 4 men to complete a job is double the time taken by 5 children to complete the same job. Each man is twice as fast as a woman. How long will 12 men, 10 children and 8 women take to complete a job, given that a child would finish the job in 20 days.

A) 4 Days B) 3 Days
C) 2 Days D) 1 Day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 Day

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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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PQRS is a square whose side is 20 cm. By joining opposite vertices of PQRS are get four triangles. What is the sum of the perimeters of the four triangles?

A) 40√2 B) 80√2 + 80
C) 40√2 + 40 D) 40√2 + 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80√2 + 80

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