Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Yayati sold an item at a loss of 13%. If he had sold it for Rs. 49 more, he would have made a profit of 22%. What should be the selling price of the item to gain a profit of 30%?

A) Rs. 190 B) Rs. 187.75
C) Rs. 192.30 D) Rs. 182
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 182

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The ratio of the weights of two spheres is 8 : 27 and the ratio of weights per 1 cc of materials of two is 8 : 1 . The ratio of the radii of the spheres is

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

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If secA + tanA = x, then the value of x is

A) cosA/(1 + sinA) B) √[cosA/(1 - sinA)]
C) √[cosA/(1 + sinA)] D) cosA/(1 - sinA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) cosA/(1 - sinA)

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For x = 462+3, what is the value of x+22x-22+x+23x-23

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

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In the given figure, two squares of sides 8 cm and 20 cm are given. What is the area (in sq.cm) of the shaded part?

A) 120/7 B) 160/7
C) 180/7 D) 240/13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 160/7

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Q:

The value of cos220°+cos270° is

A) 0 B) 1
C) 1/2 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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If a - b = 2 and ab = 24, then what is the value of a3- b3?

A) 280 B) 124
C) 140 D) 152
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 152

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A merchant marks the price of his articles 20% above the cost price. If he allows 20% discount, then what is the profit or loss percentage?

A) 2% loss B) 4% profit
C) 4% loss D) No profit/loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4% loss

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