Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Sum of four consecutive odd numbers is 208. Find the largest number.

A) 55 B) 57
C) 59 D) 61
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 55

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Solve the following : -1/4 { -45 - (-96) / (-32)} = ?

A) 12 B) 10.5
C) -12 D) -10.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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If cosec 240° = x, then the value of x is

A) √2 B) 2
C) -2/√3 D) -√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -2/√3

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From a pack of 52 cards, 3 cards are drawn together atrandom, What is the probability of both the cards are king?

A) 1/5225 B) 1/5525
C) 5525 D) 1/525
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/5525

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n(S) = 52C3 = 132600/6 = 22100

n(E) = 4C3 = 24/6 = 4

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The cost price of 60 articles is same as the selling price of x articles. If there is a profit of 20%, then what is the value of x?

A) 15 B) 30
C) 50 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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S, T and U started a business and their capitals are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 6. At the end they receive the profit in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. What will be the respectiveratio of time period for which they contributed their capitals?

A) 3 : 2 : 2 B) 2 : 3 : 3
C) 2 : 2 : 3 D) 4 : 5 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 : 3 : 3

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If  x = a + 1/a, y = a - 1/a, then the value of x4+y4-2x2y2

A) 4 B) 8
C) 16 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16

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The marked price of a calculator is Rs 750. It is sold at a discount of 22%. If the cost price of the calculator is Rs 500, then what is the profit (in Rs)?

 

A) 85   B)  105  
C)  95   D) 115
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 85  

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