Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 2 : 5 : 8, then find the value of the largest angle.

A) 36 deg B) 96 deg
C) 84 deg D) 60 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 96 deg

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If tanα = 2 - 1, then the value of  tanα - cotα = ?

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

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In 3 years Rs 3000 amounts to Rs 3993 at x% compound interest, compounded annually. The value of x is

A) 10 B) 8
C) 5 D) 3 1/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) January – 31 B) July – 30
C) June – 30 D) September – 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) July – 30

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Ritesh sold a pen for Rs. 36 with a profit of 20%. If it were sold for Rs.33, then what could be the percentage of profit or loss?

A) 10% Profit B) 15% Profit
C) 12% Loss D) 18% Loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10% Profit

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 18% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 9000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is:

A) Rs 3500 B) Rs 875
C) Rs 1750 D) Rs 1400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 1750

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10 people could complete a task in 8 days. After 4 days, 2 of the workers left. How many days from then did it take to complete the task?

A) 7 B) 8
C) 6 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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By dividing 14528 by a certain number, Suresh gets 83 as quotient and 3 as remainder. What is the divisor?

A) 165 B) 185
C) 195 D) 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 175

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