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Quantitative Aptitude Quiz

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Dear PaGaLGuY readers, as we all know, Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Aptitude is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practise and improve your quantitative ability, we are providing you with this Quantitative Aptitude quiz.

Given below are a few questions from SSC examinations held in the last few years. Leave your answers/ responses in the comments section below and soon we’ll let you know the correct answers.

1. The cost of a packet of coffee powder and a litre of milk are Rs. 20 and Rs. 30 respectively. 10 cups of coffee are made with one packet of coffee powder and for each cup 200 ml of milk is used. If coffee is sold at 25% profit, the selling price of each cup of coffee is

(a) Rs. 12.50          (b) Rs. 6.25             (c) Rs. 8               (d) Rs. 10

2. In a mixture of 60 L, the ratio of acid and water is 2:1. If the ratio of acid and water is to be 1:2, then the amount of water (in L) to be added to the mixture is

(a) 55                    (b) 60                        (c) 50                  (d) 45

3. A train travels at an average speed of 50 km/hr for 2 1/2 hours and then travels at a speed of 70 km/hr for 1 1/2 hours. The average speed of the train (in km/hr) for entire journey is

(a) 59.5                (b) 60                        (c) 62.5                  (d) 57.5

4. The average age of 5 boys is 16 years. Out of this, the average age of 4 boys is 16 years 3 months. The age of the 5th boy is

(a) 15 yrs

(b) 15 yrs 6 months

(c) 15 yrs 4 months

(d) 15 yrs 2 months

5. A woman bought eggs at Rs. 30 per dozen. In order to make a profit of 12%, the selling price per hundred eggs will be (in Rs.)

(a) 280                 (b) 250                    (c) 300                     (d) 360

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