Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In 250 litres mixture of soda and water the ratio of amount of soda to that of water is 7 : 18. In order to make this ratio 2 : 3, how many more litres of soda should be added?

A) 37.5 B) 42.5
C) 45 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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A  field  can  be  reaped  by  12  men  or  18  women  in  14  days.  In  how  many  days  can  8  men  and  16 women reap it?

A) 26 days B) 24 days
C) 9 days D) 8 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 days

Explanation:
12 men or 18 women can complete in 14 days
8 men and 16 women can complete in how many days
12men = 18 women (Comparing efficiencies)
1men = 18/12 = 1.5 women
8 men and 16 women = 12women + 16 women = 28 women
18 women completes in 14 days
1 woman completes in 14*18 days
28 women completes in (14*18)/28 days = 9 days
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The compound interest earned in two years at 8% per annum is Rs 4160. What is the sum (in Rs) invested?

A) 24000 B) 25000
C) 30000 D) 20000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25000

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Q:

If the perimeter of a semi-circle is 108 cm, then find its radius (in cm).

A) 42 B) 28
C) 56 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21

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A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 35% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 25%. If the customer pays Rs 2379.375, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 2350 B) Rs 2409
C) Rs 2928 D) Rs 2291
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 2350

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N is the smallest three digit prime number. When N is divided by 13, then what will be the remainder?

A) 8 B) 9
C) 7 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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What is the smplified value of Sin2A/1+Cos2A ?

A) tan A B) cot A
C) sin A D) cos A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tan A

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Q:

Find the odd one out among the following.

A) ECS B) RTGS
C) NEFT D) EMI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) EMI

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