Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A shop keeper purchased 10 kg of rice and 20 kg of sugar at Rs. 75 and Rs. 85 per kg respectively. On selling, he gained 20% on rice and 10% on sugar. What was the total sale price?

A) Rs. 2695 B) Rs. 2770
C) Rs. 2800 D) Rs. 2750
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 2770

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Find the least number among  59, 949, 0.43 and 0.72.

A) 5/9 B) 0.72
C) 949 D) 0.43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 949

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By dividing 14528 by a certain number, Suresh gets 83 as quotient and 3 as remainder. What is the divisor?

A) 165 B) 185
C) 195 D) 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 175

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Mr. Akbar sold a bus for Rs.20,400 with a loss of 15%. At what price should the price should the bus be sold to get a profit of 15%?

A) Rs.27,400 B) Rs.27,300
C) Rs.27,500 D) Rs.27,600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.27,600

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A piece of work can be done by 16 men in 8 days working 12 hours a day. How many men are needed to complete another work, which is three times the first one, in 24 days working 8 hours a day?

A) 24 men B) 22 men
C) 23 men D) 25 men
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24 men

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In ΔPQR, L and M are two points on the sides PQ and PR respectively such that LM II QR. If PL=2cm; LQ=6cm and PM=1.5 cm, then MR in cm is

A) 0.5 B) 4.5
C) 9 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4.5

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If (6 ­- 18x) -­ (x ­- 7) = 8, then the value of x is ______.

A) -5/19 B) -2/13
C) 2/13 D) 5/19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5/19

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 256 B) 289
C) 343 D) 144
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 343

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