Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Mahesh rows to the place 80 km away and back in 20 hours. He finds that he can row 8 km downstream in the same time as 4 km upstream. The speed of the boat in stillwater is

A) 9 kmph B) 7 kmph
C) 2 kmph D) 5 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9 kmph

Explanation:
If Mahesh moves 8 km downstream in X hours

Downstream speed = 8/X kmph

upstream speed = 4/X kmph

Now 80/(8/X) + 80/(4/X)=20

X=2/3

downstream Speed = 8/(2/3)= 12 kmph

upstream Speed = 4/(2/3)= 6 kmph

Rate of the stream = (12+6)/2= 9 kmph

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If the selling price is tripled and cost price doubled the profit would become 65%. What is the present profit (in %)?

A) 20 B) 15
C) 25 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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Nirmit can do 2/3 of a job in 18 days. Kashish is twice as efficient as Nirmit. In how many days Kashish will complete the job?

A) 29/4 B) 27/2
C) 31/2 D) 13/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 27/2

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In a mixture of 35 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 4:1. If 7 litres of water is added to the mixture, the ratio of milk and water of the new mixture will be

A) 2:1 B) 1:2
C) 4:5 D) 5:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2:1

Explanation:

Ratio of milk andwater = 4:1

Quantity of water = 35/5 = 7 litres

Quantity of milk = 35 X 4/5 = 28 litres

If 7 litre of water is added, new quantity of water = 14 litre

New ratio of milk and water = 28:14 = 2:1

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An article costs Rs 50 presently. The rate of inflation is 300%. What will be cost of this article after two years?

A) Rs 200 B) Rs 600
C) Rs 800 D) Rs 1000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 800

Explanation:

A = P(1 + r/100)n   50(1 + 300/100)2   50(4)2  800

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In the given figure, four identical semicircles are drawn in a quadrant. XA = 7 cm. What is the area (in sq.cm) of shaded region ?

 

A) 70 B) 140
C) 77 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 84

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By selling a bag at Rs. 230, profit of 15% is made. The selling price of the bag, when it is sold at 20% profit would be

A) Rs.250 B) Rs.205
C) Rs.240 D) Rs.200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.240

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C and D started a business by investing Rs 4000 and Rs 5000 respectively. After 3 months, C withdraws Rs 1000 while D invest Rs 1000 more after 6 months of the starting of business. At the end of the year C’s share is Rs 3900. What will be the total profit (in Rs) at the end of year?

A) 7800 B) 10500
C) 8400 D) 12200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10500

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