Quantitative Aptitude Practice Question and Answer

Q: A man can row against the current three fourth of a kilometer in 15 min and returns same distance in 10 min, then ratio of his speed to that of current? 3184 0

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    5:1
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    3:1
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    4:1
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    2:1
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Answer : 1. "5:1"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 5:1 Explanation: Let the speed of the man in still water = p kmph Speed of the current = s kmph Now, according to the questions (p + s) x 10 = (p - s) x 15 2p + 2s = 3p - 3s => p : s = 5 : 1   Hence, ratio of his speed to that of current = 5:1.

Q: The respective ratio between the speed of a bike, a van  and lorry is 3 : 5 : 2. The speed of the van is 250 percent of the speed of the lorry which covers 360 km in 12 hours. What is the average speed of the bike and the van together? 3159 0

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    60 kmph
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    62 kmph
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    64 kmph
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    63 kmph
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Answer : 1. "60 kmph"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 60 kmph Explanation: Speed of lorry = 36012 = 30 kmph Speed of van =250100 x 30 = 75 kmph Speed of bike = 35 x 75 = 45 kmph Therefore, now required average speed of bike and van  = 75 + 452= 60 kmph.

Q: A mixture of 70 litres of Fruit Juice and water contains 10% water. How many litres of water should be added to the mixture so that the mixture contains 12.5% water   ? 3159 0

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    2 lit
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    4 lit
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    1 lit
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    3 lit
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Answer : 1. "2 lit"
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Answer: A) 2 lit Explanation: Quantity of fruit juice in the mixture = 70 - [70 x (10/100) ]= 63 litres.   After adding water, juice would form 87.5% of the mixture.   Hence, if quantity of mixture after adding x liters of water, [(87.5) /100 ]*x = 63 => x = 72    Hence 72 - 70 = 2 litres of water must be added.

Q: On selling 36 oranges one incurs a loss equal to selling Price of 4 oranges. What will be the loss%? 3155 0

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    10%
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    34%
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    13%
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    14%
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Answer : 1. "10%"

Q: If the sides of a triangle are 26 cm, 24 cm and 10 cm, what is its area ? 3148 0

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    108 sq.cm
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    112 sq.cm
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    116 sq.cm
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    120 sq.cm
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Answer : 4. "120 sq.cm"
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Answer: D) 120 sq.cm Explanation: The triangle with sides 26 cm, 24 cm and 10 cm is right angled, where the hypotenuse is 26 cm. Area of the triangle =1/2 x base x height => 1/2 x 24 x 10 = 120 sq.cm

Q: The simple interest on Rs. 25 for 4 months at the rate of 3 paise per rupee per month is : 3146 0

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    240 paise
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    Rs. 1.40
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    Rs. 2.20
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    Rs. 3
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Answer : 4. "Rs. 3"
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Answer: D) Rs. 3 Explanation: I = PTR/100I = 25 x 4 x 0.03/100I = 0.03 x 100 = 300 Ps = Rs. 3

Q: A number increased by 30% gives 390. The number is 3141 0

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    180
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    300
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    480
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    260
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Answer : 2. "300"
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Answer: B) 300 Explanation: Let the number be 'N'Given N + 30N/100 = 390=> 130N/100 = 390=> N = 390 x 10/13=> N = 300.

Q: Arun and Varun started business in partnership investing Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively. After six months, Akhil joined them with Rs. 20,000. What will be Varun's share in the total profit of Rs. 25,000 earned at the end of 2 years from the starting of the business ? 3140 0

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    Rs. 7500
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    Rs. 4520
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    Rs. 8750
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    Rs. 6350
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Answer : 1. "Rs. 7500"
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Answer: A) Rs. 7500 Explanation: Arun : Varun : Akhil = (20000 x 24) : (15000 x 24) : (20000 x 18) = 4:3:3 B's share = 25000 x 3/10 = Rs. 7500.

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