Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A trader had 630 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 15% profit and the rest at 8% profit, so that he made a total profit of 12%. How much rice (in kgs) did he sell at 8% profit?

A) 270 B) 300
C) 280 D) 290
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 270

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If 27% of an electricity bill is deducted, Rs 1825 is still to be paid. How much was the bill?

A) Rs 1437 B) Rs 2536
C) Rs 2500 D) Rs 1473
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 2500

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If sec2A + cosec2A = X, then the value of X is

A) tan2A cot2A B) sinA cosA
C) secA cosecA D) sec2A cosec2A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sec2A cosec2A

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A trader had 1200 kgs of rice. He sold a part of it at 5% profit and the rest at 11% profit, so that he made a total profit of 7%. How much (in kg) wheat did he sell at 5% profit?

A) 900 B) 600
C) 400 D) 800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 800

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The selling price of 6 bananas is equal to the cost price of 8 bananas. Then the percentage of profit is

A) 20 B) 33 1/3
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 33 1/3

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Rajesh sells a machine for Rs 57 lakhs at a loss. Had he sold it for Rs 67 lakh, his gain would have been 7 times the former loss. Find the cost price of the machine.

A) Rs 58.25 lakhs B) Rs 65.75 lakhs
C) Rs 75.14 lakhs D) Rs 50.75 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 58.25 lakhs

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The interest earned on Rs. 1600 at the rate of 5% S>I per annum for 6 yrs would be:

A) 2080 B) 450
C) 496 D) 480
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 480

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Rs 3200 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 8 respectively. What is the difference (in Rs) between the share of B and C?

A) 400 B) 600
C) 800 D) 900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 600

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