Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Raj purchased two laptops, first for Rs 42500 and the second for Rs 36200. He sold first laptop at a profit of 12% and the second laptop at a loss of 12%.What is the overall profit or loss?

A) Rs 756 profit B) Rs 756 loss
C) Rs 1512 profit D) Rs 1512 loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 756 profit

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4 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 72 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 8 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

A) 48 km/hr B) 57.6 km/hr
C) 72 km/hr D) 38.4 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48 km/hr

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Asif is twice as good as workman as Bashir and together they finish a piece of work in 30 days. In how many days will Asif alone finish the work?

A) 90 B) 45
C) 60 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45

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What is the compound interest (in Rs) for 1 year on a sum of Rs 20000 at the rate of 40% per annum compounding half yearly?

A) 8000 B) 8650
C) 8750 D) 8800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8800

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A box weighs 8.5 kg when full of sand and weighs 5.5 kg when it is half filled with sand . Weight of the empty box is

A) 5 kg B) 6 kg
C) 2.5 kg D) 4.5 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5 kg

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If cosec2 θ = 625/576, then what is the value of [(sin θ – cos θ)/(sin θ + cos θ)]?

A) 1 B) 31/17
C) 17/31 D) 14/25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17/31

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Profit of Rs 1,03,500 has to be divided between three partners A, B and C in the ratio 11:7:5. How much amount (in Rs) does B get?

A) 22,500 B) 49,500
C) 50,500 D) 31,500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 31,500

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A train crosses a 375 m long platform in 27 seconds. How long was the train if it was travelling at the speed of 70 kmph?

A) 525 m B) 140 m
C) 160 m D) 150 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 150 m

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