Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Rs 3200 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio of 3 : 5 : 8 respectively. What is the difference (in Rs) between the share of B and C?

A) 400 B) 600
C) 800 D) 900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 600

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If two successive discounts of 20% and 30% are given, then what is the net discount (in %)?

A) 40 B) 44
C) 56 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 44

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A wholesaler sold a water purifier at a loss of 40%. If the selling price has been increased by Rs. 125, then wholesaler will get the profit of 10%. What was the cost price of the purifier?

A) Rs. 250 B) Rs. 225
C) Rs. 275 D) Rs. 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 225

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By selling cloth at Rs. 9 per metre , a shopkeeper loses 10% . Find the rate at which it should be sold so as to earn profit of 15%

A) Rs.11.20 B) Rs.11.30
C) Rs.11.40 D) Rs.11.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.11.50

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2/3 of a milk-water mixture was milk. There was 21 lit of the mixture. If 4 lit of water is added to it, the % of milk in the new mixture will be:

A) 56 B) 11
C) 44 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 56

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The ratio of the ages of two boys is 3:4. After 3 years, the ratio will be 4:5.The ratio of their ages after 21 years will be

A) 14:17 B) 17:19
C) 11:12 D) 10:11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10:11

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What is the value of 3.6×1.62+0.48×3.61.8×0.8+10.8×0.3-2.16 ?

A) 2.4 B) 2
C) 4 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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Amit donated 20% of his income to a school and deposited 20% of the remainder in his bank. If he is having Rs 12800 now, then what is the income (in Rs) of Amit?

A) 18000 B) 20000
C) 24000 D) 32000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20000

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