Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a taxi going at 40 km/hr takes 25 minutes to travel a certain distance, by how much should it increase its speed (in km/hr) to travel the same distance in 20 minutes?

A) 50 B) 5
C) 25 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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A invested an amount of x rupees in a bank for 2 years which gave 5% interest in year 1 and 6% interest in year 2. The amount received after 2 years is Rs 24,486. What is the value of x?

A) 23000 B) 22500
C) 22000 D) 21500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22000

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The price of rice has increased by 60%. In order to restore the original price, the new price must be reduced by

A) 33 1/3% B) 37 1/2%
C) 40% D) 45%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37 1/2%

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If 3x + 4y – 11 = 18 and 8x – 6y + 12 = 6, then what is the value of 5x – 3y – 9?

A) 18 B) – 9
C) – 27 D) – 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) – 9

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What is the Compound interest on Rs. 5000 in 3 years, if the rate of interest is 4% for the first year, 3% for the second year and 2% for the third year?

A) Rs. 435.21 B) Rs. 453.12
C) Rs. 436.12 D) Rs. 463.12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 463.12

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What is the difference (in Rs) between the compound interests on Rs. 4000 for 1 year at 12% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

A) 14.4 B) 12.4
C) 10.4 D) 16.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 14.4

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Ticket for an adult is Rs 2200 and a child is Rs 990. One child goes free with two adults. If a group has 23 adults and 11 children, what is the discount the group gets?

A) 17.71 percent B) 32.30 percent
C) 26.47 percent D) 25.77 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 17.71 percent

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In these tests find the Odd figure out

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) d

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It has odd number of sides while others have even number of sides.

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