Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A shopkeeper purchased a chair whose marked price is Rs 1400, at two successive discount of 20% and 30% respectively. If he sells the chair for Rs 1176, then what is the profit percentage?

A) 50 B) 33.33
C) 37.5 D) 57.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 50

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What is the slope of the line 4x - 8y = 3?

A) -1/2 B) 2
C) 1/2 D) -2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/2

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) 5 – 10 B) 6 – 11
C) 7 – 12 D) 8 – 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8 – 15

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28% of a number is 35. What is the number?

A) 108 B) 120
C) 80 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 125

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The ratio between the weights of gold and silver in an alloy is 17:3. If the weight of silver in the alloy is 2.7 gm, find the weight of gold in the alloy?

A) 12.6 gm B) 15.3 gm
C) 18 gm D) 21.2 gm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15.3 gm

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If 3(2 - 3x) < 2 - 3x ≥ 4x -6; then x can take which of the following values?

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

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

A) Washington B) New York
C) Las Vegas D) Sydney
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sydney

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

A) Duckworth-Lewis method B) Googly
C) Dribbling D) Leg before wicket
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dribbling

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