Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If I walk at 7/6 of my usual speed, then I reach my office 15 minutes early. What is the usual time taken (in minutes) by me to reach the office?

 

A) 60 B) 75
C) 90 D) 105
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 105

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A and B started a partnership business investing some amount in the ratio of 5 : 6. C joined then after 6 months with an amount equal to 2/3rd of B. What was their profit (in Rs) at the end of the year if C got Rs 21,600 as his share?

A) 46800 B) 56160
C) 70200 D) 1,40,400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1,40,400

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Srinivasan invests two equal amounts in two banks giving 8% and 12% rate of interest respectively. At the end of year the interest earned is Rs. 1500. Find the sum invested in each.

A) Rs. 5800 B) Rs. 15000
C) Rs. 7500 D) Rs. 17,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 7500

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Let the sum invested be x.
⇒ 8x/100 + 12x/100 = 1500
⇒ 20x = 150000
⇒ x = 7500

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A can do a work in 8 days, B can do the same work in 10 days and C can do the same work in 12 days. If all three of them do the same work together and they are paid Rs 7400, then what is the share (in Rs) of B?

A) 2600 B) 3000
C) 2400 D) 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2400

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M is thrice as good as workman as N and together they finish a piece of work in 30 days. In how many days will M alone finish the work?

A) 50 B) 40
C) 60 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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P and Q can do a project in 150 and 100 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 60% of the project if they work together?

A) 12 days B) 72 days
C) 42 days D) 36 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36 days

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What is the value of 20% of 500% of 50?

A) 0.5 B) 5000
C) 500 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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After repairing a scooter runs at a speed of 54 km/h and before repairing runs at speed of 48 km/h. It covers a certain distance in 6 hours after repairing. How much time will it take to cover the same distance before repairing?

A) 6 hours 15 minutes B) 6 hours 45 minutes
C) 7 hours D) 7 hours 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 hours 45 minutes

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