Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average weight of 10 parcels is 1.7 kg. Addition of another new parcel reduces the average weight by 60 gram. What is the weight , in kg, of the new parcel?

A) 1.04 B) 1.08
C) 1.4 D) 1.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1.04

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A rice trader buys 12 quintals of rice for Rs 1,870. 15% rice is lost in transportation. At what rate should he sell to earn 20% profit?

A) Rs 110.3 per quintal B) Rs 187 per quintal
C) Rs 220 per quintal D) Rs 224 per quintal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 220 per quintal

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In each question two equations numbered I and II are given,you haveto solve both the equation and choose the correctanswer.

I. x2+ 30x + 81 = 0

II.y2-9y -162 = 0

A) x > y B) x>y
C) x < y D) x
 
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x^2+ 30x + 81 = 0
x^2+ 27x + 3x + 81 = 0
x = -3, -27
y^2-9y -162 = 0
y^2-18y + 9y -162 = 0
y = -9, 18
Hence, no relationship can be established between x and y

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At what point does the line 3x + 2y = 12 cuts the Y-axis?

A) (0, 6) B) (0, -6)
C) (6, 0) D) (-6, 0)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (0, 6)

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 960 which is marked as Rs 1200, then what is the discount he is offering?

A) 25 percent B) 12 percent
C) 20 percent D) 28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20 percent

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What number should be added to each of the numbers 55, 100, 65 and 116, so that the resulting numbers are in continued proportion?

A) 20 B) 10
C) 5 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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If by selling an article for Rs. 390 a shopkeeper gains 20% , then the cost is

A) Rs. 370 B) Rs. 325
C) Rs. 350 D) Rs. 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 325

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By selling a table for Rs. 16,870, a shopkeeper suffers a loss of Rs. 1080. His loss percentage (rounded off to one decimal place) is

A) 6.4% B) 6.1%
C) 6.2% D) 6.0%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6.0%

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