Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Three bottles of equal capacity containing mixture of milk and water in ratio 2 : 5, 3 : 4 and 4 : 5 respectively. These three bottles are emptied into a large bottle. What will be the ratio of milk and water respectively in the large bottle?

A) 73 : 106 B) 73 : 116
C) 73 : 113 D) 73 : 189
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 73 : 116

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On selling rice for Rs. 45 per kg, a shopkeeper bears loss of 20%. To earn a profit of 20%, the selling price should be

A) Rs. 67.50 B) Rs. 65
C) Rs. 70 D) Rs. 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 67.50

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A rice trader buys 20 quintals of rice for Rs 8,580. However, 22% rice is lost in transportation. At what rate should he sell to earn 20% profit?

A) Rs 278.8 per quintal B) Rs 514.8 per quintal
C) Rs 660 per quintal D) Rs 654.2 per quintal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 660 per quintal

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Average of 11 numbers is 7. If every number is doubled, then what will be the new average of the numbers?

A) 3.5 B) 7
C) 10.5 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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0.09% of 25% of 1200 is equal to____________.

A) 0.27 B) 2.7
C) 27 D) 270
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.27

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26 is 0.4% of which number?

A) 6500 B) 650
C) 13000 D) 16250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6500

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If 6A = 7B = 5C; find A : B : C

A) 42:30:35 B) 30:35:42
C) 5:7:6 D) 35:30:42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35:30:42

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A wholesaler sold a water purifier at a loss of 40%. If the selling price has been increased by Rs. 125, then wholesaler will get the profit of 10%. What was the cost price of the purifier?

A) Rs. 250 B) Rs. 225
C) Rs. 275 D) Rs. 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 225

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