Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If pq(p+q) = 1, then the value of 1p3q3-p3-q3 is equal to

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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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 trader had 22 quintals of wheat. He sold a part of it at 23% profit and the rest at 33% profit, so that he made a total profit of 27%. How much wheat did he sell at 33% profit?

A) 1320 kg B) 440 kg
C) 880 kg D) 1760 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 880 kg

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What is the average of first 39 even numbers ?

A) 39 B) 40
C) 20 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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A man donates 30% of his wealth to charity. 30% and 25% of the remaining wealth to his wife and son respectively. The rest he divides equally between his three daughters. One of his daughter gets Rs 42 lakh as her share. What was the man's wealth (in Rs lakhs)?

A) 280 B) 400
C) 500 D) 350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 400

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The sum of the ages of brother and sister at present is 21. Five years ago the product of their ages was 28. What is the age of the brother and the sister?

A) 9, 12 B) 6, 15
C) 7, 14 D) 8, 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9, 12

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The average of the ages of Rajan and his son is 20. If Rajan's present age is three times the age of his son, then what will be the age of Rajan 5 years from now?

A) 40 years B) 28 years
C) 35 years D) 25 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35 years

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What is the difference (in Rs) in Compound interest earned in 1 year on a sum of Rs 10,000 at 40% per annum compounded quarterly and annually?

A) 461 B) 346
C) 463 D) 641
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 641

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