Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If x varies as y and x = 8 when y = 15 then the value of x when y = 10 is:

A) 5 B) 15/8
C) 8/15 D) 16/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16/3

Explanation:

x : y = 8 : 15
If y = 10, x = 8/15 X 10
y = 16/3

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Q:

If there is a total of 104 weekly instalments and a third deposit, find: the total cost of the computer

A) 3932.55 B) 4932
C) 5932 D) 6932
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3932.55

Explanation:

Total cost = deposit + loan + interest
= 1231.67 + 2463.33 + 237.55
= $3932.55

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Q:

A bottle is sold at a loss of 9%. Had it sold for Rs. 15 more, a profit of 25/2% would have gained. What is the cost price of the bottle (approx)?

A) Rs. 32 B) Rs. 35
C) Rs. 36 D) Rs. 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 35

Explanation:

Let the cost price of the bottle = Rs. 100

Selling price of the bottle = Rs. 100 - Rs. 9 = Rs. 91

Then, from the given data,

=> 112 (1/2) - 91 = 15

=> 21 (1/2) = 15

=> 43 = 15

Then 100 = ?

1500/43 = 34.885 =~ 35

Hence, the cost price of the bottle = Rs. 35

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Q:

If the third day of a month is Tuesday, which of the following would be the 25th day of that month?

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

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Q:

The periodic interest rate corresponding to: 9.75% compounded semiannually

A) 4.875 B) 3.785
C) 4.865 D) 4.975
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4.875

Explanation:

i=j/m

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Q:

A bus travels 2/5 of a total journey at its usual speed. The remaining distance was covered by bus at 6/7 of its usual speed. Due to slow speed it reaches its destination 50 minutes late. If the total distance is 200 kms, then what is the usual speed (in km/hr) of bus?

A) 20.57 B) 24
C) 28 D) 26.52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

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Q:

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 32% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 20%. If the customer pays Rs 1,953.6, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 2063 B) Rs 2394
C) Rs 1850 D) Rs 1637
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 1850

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Q:

Find the time to double your investment at 6%

A) 10years B) 11years
C) 12years D) 13years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12years

Explanation:

M=p(1+i)^n

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