Learn and practice Aptitude questions and answers with explanation for interview, competitive exam (Pariksha Corner )

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

To m litres of a m% solution of acid. x litres of water is muted to yield (m - 10)% solution of acid. If m > 25. then x equals

To m litres of a m% solution of acid. x litres of water is muted to yield (m - 10)% solution of acid. If m > 25. then x equals
A$\frac{10m}{m-10}$
B$\frac{5m}{m-10}$
C$\frac{2m}{m-10}$
D$\frac{m}{m-10}$
View Answer

A man purchased 35 kg of rice at the rate of Rs.9.50 per kg and 30 kg at the rate of Rs.10.50 per kg. He mixed the two. Approximately, at what price (in Rupees) per kg. should he sell the mixture to make 35 per cent profit in the transaction?

A man purchased 35 kg of rice at the rate of Rs.9.50 per kg and 30 kg at the rate of Rs.10.50 per kg. He mixed the two. Approximately, at what price (in Rupees) per kg. should he sell the mixture to make 35 per cent profit in the transaction?
ARs.12
BRs.12.50
CRs.13
DRs.13.50
View Answer

A grocer purchased 2 kg. of rice at the rate of Rs.15 per kg. and 3 kg. of rice at the rate of Rs.13 per kg. At what price per kg. should he sell the mixture to earn $33\frac{1}{3}$% profit on the cost price?

A grocer purchased 2 kg. of rice at the rate of Rs.15 per kg. and 3 kg. of rice at the rate of Rs.13 per kg. At what price per kg. should he sell the mixture to earn $33\frac{1}{3}$% profit on the cost price?
ARs.28.00
BRs.20.00
CRs.18.40
DRs.17.40
View Answer

The wheat sold by a grocer contained 10% low quality wheat. What quantity of good quality wheat should be added to 150 kgs of wheat so that the percentage of low quality wheat becomes 5%?

The wheat sold by a grocer contained 10% low quality wheat. What quantity of good quality wheat should be added to 150 kgs of wheat so that the percentage of low quality wheat becomes 5%?
A150 kgs
B135 kgs
C50 kgs
D85 kgs
View Answer

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

In 1 kg of a mixture of sand and iron, 20% is iron .How such sand should be added so that the proportion of iron becomes 5%?

In 1 kg of a mixture of sand and iron, 20% is iron .How such sand should be added so that the proportion of iron becomes 5%?
A3 kg
B4 gms
C5 gms
D6 kg
View Answer

In a mixture of milk and water the proportion of water by weight was 75%. If in 60 gm of mixture 15 gm water was added, what would be the percentage of water ? (Weight in gm)

In a mixture of milk and water the proportion of water by weight was 75%. If in 60 gm of mixture 15 gm water was added, what would be the percentage of water ? (Weight in gm)
A 80%
B70%
C75%
D 62%
View Answer

Monday, August 22, 2022

The cost of making an article is divided between materials. labour and overheads in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 1. If the material costs Rs.234, then the labour cost is:

The cost of making an article is divided between materials. labour and overheads in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 1. If the material costs Rs.234, then the labour cost is:
ARs.176
BRs.312
CRs.78
DRs.390
View Answer

Categories