Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 3 dupatta is offered free on purchase of 6 dupattas priced Rs 1200 each what is the effective discount on each dupatta?

A) 25 percent B) 30 percent
C) 12.5 percent D) 33.33 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33.33 percent

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If 2x/3 - [5(4x/5 - 4/3)]/2 = 1/3, then what is the value of x?

A) 9/4 B) 4/9
C) -9/4 D) -4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9/4

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Find the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 16 B) 4
C) 2 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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A number is decreased by 10% and the resulting number is again decreased by 20%. What is the final percentage of decrease?

A) 25% B) 26%
C) 27% D) 28%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28%

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The ratio of present ages of R and S is 6:7. Before 12 years the ratio of their ages was 9:11. What is R's present age (in years)?

A) 56 B) 48
C) 36 D) 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48

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If x = (√2 + 1)/(√2 – 1), then what is the value of (x5 + x4 + x2 + x)/x3 ?

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

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If the simple interest on Rs. 1 for 1 month is 1 paisa, then the rate percent per annum will be

A) 10% B) 8%
C) 12% D) 6%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12%

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A bus runs at 50 kmph. If the speed is increased by 10 kmph, it will cover 20 km more in the same time. Find the actual distance covered?

A) 100 km B) 150 km
C) 200 km D) 250 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100 km

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