Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The mean of 100 observations was calculated as 40. It was found later on that one of the observations was misread as 83 instead of 53. The correct mean is:

A) 39 B) 39.7
C) 40.3 D) 42.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 39.7

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A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs 1200 at the rate of 7.5%/yr in 4 years. What is the sum (in Rs)?

A) 4000 B) 6000
C) 8000 D) 7500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4000

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The average cost of 4 items in a shopping list is Rs 1,250. If one more item whose cost is Rs 2,000 is added to the list what will be the new average (in
Rs)?

A) 1100 B) 1500
C) 1400 D) 1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1400

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If x + y = 12 and x2 + y2 = 94, then xy is 

A) 25 B) 50
C) 144 D) 238
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25

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Sum of two numbers is thrice their difference. Their ratio is

A) 1:2 B) 2:1
C) 3:1 D) 1:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2:1

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If 7x - [3(2x - 3)]/2 = 1/2, then what is the value of x?

A) -1 B) 1
C) 3 D) -3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1

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The marked price of an article is Rs 2400. It is sold at two successive discounts of 10% and 15%. What is the selling price (in Rs) of the article?

 

A) 1836 B) 1924
C) 1848 D) 1976
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1836

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Q:

Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) LMN B) PPQ
C) RST D) VWX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) PPQ

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