Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 14% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 10000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is

A) Rs 5000 B) Rs 1250
C) Rs 2000 D) Rs 2500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2500

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If (x  2)2 + (y + 3)2 + (z  15)2 = 0, then what is the value of x + y + z  5?

A) 5 B) 9
C) 15 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

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An angle is four times its complementary angle. What is the measure of the angle?

A) 72° B) 108°
C) 54° D) 36°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 72°

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Find the value of 27a3 + 1a3, if 9a2 + 1a2 = 43

A) 240 B) 280
C) 320 D) 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 280

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

A) Arithmetic B) Mathematics
C) Geometry D) Algebra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mathematics

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A, B and C can finish a job working alone in 72, 24 and 36 days respectively. In how many days they can finish the job if they worked together?

A) 12 B) 9
C) 15 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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If (-1/2) * ( x - 5) + 3 = -5/2, then what is the value of x?

A) 16 B) 4
C) -6 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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A sum of Rs 800 becomes Rs 1000 in 2 years at simple interest. What is the per annum rate of interest (in percent)?

 

A) 12.5   B)  25  
C)  8.5   D)  17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5  

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