Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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X and Y started a business investing Rs 12000 and Rs 9000 respectively. After 4 months, X left the business and Z joined the business by investing Rs. 18000. At the end of the year, there was a profit of Rs 12500. What is the share (in Rs) of Z in the profit?

 

A) 6000 B) 4500
C) 7200 D) 7500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6000

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A solid sphere of diameter 7 cm is cut into two equal halves. What will be the increase (in cm2) in the total surface area ?

A) 77 B) 154
C) 87 D) 38.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 77

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A merchant marks the price of his articles 20% above the cost price. If he allows 20% discount, then what is the profit or loss percentage?

A) 2% loss B) 4% profit
C) 4% loss D) No profit/loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4% loss

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Bhanu takes a total of 6 hrs 50 min in walking a distance and running back to same place where she started. She could walk both ways in 8 hrs 30 min. The time taken by her to run both ways is :

A) 5 hrs 35 min B) 5 hrs 15 min
C) 5 hrs 10 min D) 5 hrs 45 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5 hrs 10 min

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A loan of Rs. 305 was taken at a certain rate per annum of compound interest, for 3 years. After 3 years the amount repaid was Rs. 670, calculate the rate of compound interest.

A) 30% B) 35%
C) 33% D) 25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30%

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The marked price of a sofa set is Rs 4800 which is sold at Rs 3672 at two successive discounts. If the first discount is 10%, then what will be the second discount (in %)?

A) 13 B) 15
C) 14 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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60% of P = 50% of Q and Q = x% of P. What is the value of x?

A) 130 B) 120
C) 140 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120

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The ratio of the weights of two spheres is 8 : 27 and the ratio of weights per 1 cc of materials of two is 8 : 1 . The ratio of the radii of the spheres is

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

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