Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Shams invested Rs. 5000 at 10% per annum compound interest. After n years, Shams received Rs. 1655 more. Find the value of n.

 

A) 3 years B) 4 years
C) 2 years D) 1 year
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 years

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

A) PD B) LE
C) IC D) DB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) LE

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Q:

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

A) 484 B) 529
C) 625 D) 566
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 566

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Δ PQR is right angled at Q. If m√R = 30°, then what is the value of Cot P?

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

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If a3- b3= 91 and a - b = 1, then what is the value of ab?

A) 27 B) 6
C) 9 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

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The average salary of male employees in a firm was Rs. 5200 and that of females was Rs. 4200. The mean salary of all the employees was Rs. 5000. What is the % of female employees?

A) 80% B) 20%
C) 40% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20%

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Q:

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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The milk and water in two vessels are in the ratio of 3 : 1 and 7 : 11 respectively. In what ratio should the liquid in both the vessels be mixed to obtaina new mixture containing half milk and half water?

A) 5 : 7 B) 4 : 9
C) 1 : 1 D) 4 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 : 9

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