Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the given figure, ABCDEF is a regular hexagon of side 12 cm. P, Q and R are the mid points of the sides AB, CD and EF respectively. What is the area (in sq.cm) of triangle PQR?

A) 27√6 B) 81√3
C) 54√3 D) 54√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 81√3

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Q:

What Principal will yield Rs. 120 as Simple Interest at 6% p.a. in 10 years?

A) ₹ 120 B) ₹ 180
C) ₹ 200 D) ₹ 210
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ₹ 200

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Train A takes 1 hour more than train B to travel a distance of 720 km. Due to engine trouble speed of train B falls by a third, so it takes 3 hours more than Train A to complete the same journey? What is the speed of Train A (in km/hr)?

A) 80 B) 90
C) 60 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

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A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 25% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 12%. If the customer pays Rs 1045, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 950 B) Rs 1149
C) Rs 1244 D) Rs 751
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 950

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PQR is a triangle, whose area is 180 cm2. S is a point on side QR, such that PS is the angle bisector of ∠QPR. If PQ : PR = 2 : 3, then what is the area (in cm2) triangle PSR?

A) 90 B) 108
C) 144 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 108

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Q:

If A = (1/0.4) + (1/0.04) + (1/0.004) + ... upto 8 terms, then what is the value of A?

A) 27272727.5 B) 25252525.5
C) 27777777.5 D) 25555555.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 27777777.5

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3 brothers divided Rs. 1620 among them in such a way that the share of second is equal to 5/13 of share of other two, combined. What is the share of the second one?

A) Rs. 1170 B) Rs. 450
C) Rs. 540 D) Rs. 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 450

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If two successive discounts of 25% and 30% are given, then what will be the ratio of marked price to selling price?

A) 20 : 7 B) 40 : 21
C) 20 : 17 D) 40 : 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40 : 21

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