Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average age of 24 students is 12 years. It was observed that while calculating the average age, the age of a student was taken as 14 years instead of 8 years. What will be the correct average age (in years)?

A) 11.25 B) 11.5
C) 11.75 D) 12.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11.75

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Cost price of a calculator is Rs 495. If the profit percentage is 40%, then what is the value (in Rs) of profit?

A) 226 B) 198
C) 186 D) 218
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 198

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Chandan is 2 years older than Ankit but 1 year younger than Sumit. Ankit is twice as old as Khushboo. If Khushboo's age is 25 years, what is the age (in years) of Sumit?

A) 51 B) 53
C) 52 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 53

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A sum becomes Rs 1392 in 2 years and Rs 1488 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 8.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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Sita told her friend Gita " I am leaving today and will reach Mumbai tomorrow for my exams starting the day after tomorrow, which is Friday". What day is tomorrow in this conversation?

A) Wednesday B) Thursday
C) Tuesday D) Saturday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thursday

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A, B and C enter into a partnership, investing Rs. 6000. A invests Rs. 1000 and B and C invests in the ratio of 2:3. Find the profit of C, when the annual profit is Rs. 2400

A) Rs.600 B) Rs.1200
C) Rs.1800 D) Rs.1950
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.1200

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The sum of the ages of father and a son presently is 70 years. After 10 years, the son's age is exactly half that of the father. What are their ages now?

A) 45 years, 25 years B) 50 years, 20 years
C) 47 years, 23 years D) 50 years, 25 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50 years, 20 years

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A piece of work was finished by A, B and C together. A and B together finished 60% of the work and B and C together finished 70% of the work. Who among the three is most efficient?

A) A B) B
C) C D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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