Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 2 + 2x < 3 + 5x and 3(x -­ 2) < 5 -­ x; then x can take which of the following values?

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

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The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 20% per annum. If its present value is Rs 96000, then what was the value (in Rs) of the machine 2 years ago?

 

A) 138240   B) 134400  
C) 150000   D) 144000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150000  

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ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 6 cm. If a circle of radius 1 cm is moving inside and along the sides of the triangle, then the locus of the centre of the circle is an equilateral triangle of side is

A) 5 cm B) (6 - 2√3) cm
C) 4 cm D) (3 + √3) cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (6 - 2√3) cm

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What is the value of (tan30° - √3/2) ?

A) -1/2√3 B) (2√3-√6)/2√2
C) (2-√3)/2 D) 1/6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1/2√3

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The average of 12 numbers is 9. If each number is multiplied by 2 and added to 3, the average of the new set of numbers is

A) 9 B) 18
C) 21 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21

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If the cost price of 20 books is the same as selling price of 25 books, then the loss percentage is

A) 20 B) 25
C) 22 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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How many 3 ­digit numbers are completely divided by 4.

A) 225 B) 224
C) 223 D) 222
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 225

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Which of the following numbers is not composite?

A) 209 B) 203
C) 161 D) 109
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 109

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