3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

What is the difference between compound interest and simple interest for the sum of
Rs. 20000 over a 2 year period, if the compound interest is calculated at 20% p.a. and simple
interest is calculated at 23% p.a.? 

Rs. 200

Rs. 125

Rs. 50

Rs. 400

None of these

2.1K votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

Choose the exact meaning of the idiomatic expression given below.
Q. If you asked my sister to accompany you to the theatre, I know she would do so [at the drop of a hat]. 

willingly and immediately

willingly and slowly

willingly and silently

slowly and silently

None of these

2K votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

A, V and S enter into a partnership with share in the ratio 4/6 : 4/3 : 6/5. A increases her share by 50% after 4 months. At the end of the year, a profit of Rs.46200 is declared. V’s share in the profit is ? 

24000

15500

18000

19700

17500

855 votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

Choose the exact meaning of the idiomatic expression given below.
Q. My uncle [tosses and turns] for hours before he goes to sleep. 

to act out a play

play a game

not able to sleep peacefully

jump up and down

None of these

1.3K votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

The incomes of A, B and C are in the ratio 7:9:12 and their spending are in the ratio 8:9:15. If A saves 1/4th of his income, then the savings of A, B and C are in the ratio of 

69:56:48

47:74:99

37:72:49

56:99:69

None of these

715 votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

Choose the exact meaning of the idiomatic expression given below.
Q. I was going to take the last chocolate, but my friend [beat me to it]. 

first to hit me

first to attain

rushed ahead

None of these

1K votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

A vendor sells 2 kinds of sugar. The per kg rate of the dearer sugar is 25% more than the
cheaper one. In what ratio should the cheaper and dearer be mixed and sold at the per kg
rate of dearer sugar to gain 10% per kg? 

5 : 6

6 : 5

5 : 3

2 : 5

None of these

612 votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

Choose the exact meaning of the idiomatic expression given below.
Q. You are [asking for] it if you leave your house unlocked at all times, 

provoking trouble

being careful

asking people for help

being unpleasant

None of these

841 votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

Two partners invested Rs. 12500 and Rs. 8500 in a business. They decided that 60% of the profit will be equally divided between them while remaining profit will be assumed as interests on their capitals. If one receives Rs. 300 more profit than others, what is the total profit in the business? 

3937.5

4940.5

3936.5

4156

None of these

508 votes

3 years ago • TalentSprint Aptitude Prep

Choose the exact meaning of the idiomatic expression given below.
Q. Anand is always building [castles in the air]. 

making tall promises

making impossible plans

building skyscrapers

structures without a strong foundation

None of these

701 votes