Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If Tan θ = 9/40, then Sec θ = ?

A) 40/41 B) 9/41
C) 41/40 D) 41/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 41/40

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Q:

Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 286 B) 374
C) 143 D) 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 279

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A rice trader buys 16 quintals of rice for Rs 5632. 20% rice is lost in transportation. At what rate should he sell to earn 25% profit?

A) Rs 225.2 per quintal B) Rs 550 per quintal
C) Rs 440 per quintal D) Rs 563.2 per quintal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 550 per quintal

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A wholesaler sold a water purifier at a loss of 40%. If the selling price has been increased by Rs. 125, then wholesaler will get the profit of 10%. What was the cost price of the purifier?

A) Rs. 250 B) Rs. 225
C) Rs. 275 D) Rs. 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 225

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How many job applicants had applied if the ratio of selected to unselected was 19:17. If 1,200 less had applied and 800 less selected, then the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 1:1.

A) 6000 B) 7200
C) 8400 D) 4800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7200

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When a discount of 25% is given on a cruise trip, the profit is 41%. If the discount is 26%, then the profit is

A) 39.12 percent B) 67 percent
C) 94.88 percent D) 11.24 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 39.12 percent

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Ratio of A's age to B's age is 4:3. 'A' will be 26 years old after 6 years. The age of B now is

A) 12 years B) 21 years
C) 13 years D) 15 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15 years

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If Tan θ = 7/24, then what is the value of Sec θ?

A) 24/25 B) 24/7
C) 25/7 D) 25/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25/24

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