Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The sum of two numbers is 25 and sum of their square is 313. Calculate the numbers.

A) 15, 10 B) 18, 7
C) 11, 14 D) 12, 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12, 13

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The smallest number that must be subtracted from 2800 so that the obtained number is a perfect square is

A) 9 B) 69
C) 96 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 69

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A man buys 10 oranges for Rs. 3 and sells 8 for Rs. 3. Calculate his gain percent.

A) 20% B) 25%
C) 27% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25%

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If the time increases by 5 years, then simple interest increases by Rs 3000 on a sum of Rs 5000. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A) 15 B) 12
C) 10 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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The difference between Peter and Preeti's ages is 5 years. When they married each other 35 years ago, 4 times Peter's age was the same as 5 times the age of Preeti. What is the current sum of their ages?

A) 105 years B) 110 years
C) 115 years D) 112 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 115 years

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In the given Pie-chart, the comparative study of the production of Rice, Wheat, Sugar and Tea of a country is given. Study the Pie-Chart and answer the following questions.

From this diagram, the ratio of sum of wheat and sugar production to difference in production of rice and tea is

A) 4:5 B) 5:4
C) 6:1 D) 1:6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4:5

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Two numbers are 40% and 50% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 16.67 percent B) 20 percent
C) 10 percent D) 25 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 percent

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 369 B) 257
C) 346 D) 628
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 346

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