Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A certain sum of money amounts to Rs 918 in 2 years and Rs 969 in 3.5 years at simple interest. What is the rate of interest (in %)?

 

A) 4 B) 5
C) 6 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

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The average of three consecutive odd numbers is 52 more than 1/3rd of the largest of these numbers. What is the smallest of these numbers?

A) 79 B) 75
C) 81 D) 77
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 77

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When a discount of 20% is given on a sweater, the profit is 28%. If the discount is 14%, then the profit is

A) 42 percent B) 46.4 percent
C) 33.2 percent D) 37.6 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 37.6 percent

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The average weight of Shubha, Govinda and Reshma is 65 kg. If the average weight of Shubha and Govinda be 63 kg and that of Govinda and Reshma be 70 kg, then the weight of Govinda is

A) 41 B) 71
C) 88 D) 46
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 71

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Ravi is 12 years younger than Surya. Ravi's age is 40% of the sum of his and Surya's age. What will be Surya's age 9 years hence?

A) 36 B) 24
C) 33 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 45

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A sum of Rs 15525 is divided among Sunil, Anil and Jamil such that if Rs 22, Rs 35 and Rs 48 be diminished from their shares respectively, their remaining sums shall be in the ratio 7:10:13. What would have been the ratio of their sums if Rs 16, Rs 77 and Rs 37 respectively were added to their original shares?

A) 9:13:17 B) 18:26:35
C) 36:52:67 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36:52:67

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If a : b = c : d = 1 : 6, then what is the value of a2+c2b2+d2?

A) 1/600 B) 1/60
C) 1/36 D) 1/360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/36

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If Tan θ = 7/24, then what is the value of Sec θ?

A) 24/25 B) 24/7
C) 25/7 D) 25/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25/24

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