Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a + b = 4 and ab = 3, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 21 B) 17
C) 28 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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0 2004
Q:

If the selling price is Rs 855 after getting a discount of 5%, what was the marked price?

A) Rs 897.75 B) Rs 812.25
C) Rs 814 D) Rs 900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 900

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5 2004
Q:

What is the value of cosec 3π/4?

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

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1 2003
Q:

The area of a rectangle is 120 sq cm and its perimeter 140 cm. What is the length of its diagonal?

A) 50 cm B) 30 cm
C) 40 cm D) 60 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 50 cm

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0 2003
Q:

At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs 10000 become Rs 12321 in 2 years?

A) 22 percent B) 11 percent
C) 7 percent D) 15 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11 percent

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12 2003
Q:

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 6210 B) 7020
C) 1431 D) 1280
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1280

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0 2003
Q:

P bought an article for Rs. 1600 and sold it at a profit of 10%. What would have been the increase in the profit percent if it was sold for Rs. 1840?

A) 5% B) 10%
C) 12% D) 15%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5%

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4 2003
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A fan was sold for Rs. 3600 at a loss of 4%. What would be the gain or loss percent ifit was sold for Rs. 4200?

A) Gain 10% B) Gain 12%
C) Loss 12% D) Loss 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gain 12%

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1 2003