Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a vendor sells apples at Rs 170 per kg he suffers 15% loss. If he sells at Rs 230 per kg, then what is his profit percentage?

A) 15 B) 10
C) 5 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 7. If their product is 1344, then what is the sum of both the numbers?

A) 80   B) 60
C) 30 D) 168
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80  

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In a mixture, ink and water are in the ratio of 8 : 5. If 24 litres of water is added to the mixture, then the new ratio becomes 8 : 11. What is the total quantity (in litres) of water in the new mixture?

A) 40 B) 42
C) 44 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 44

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What is 0.53 + 0.53equal to ?

A) 1.068 B) 1.072
C) 1.082 D) 1.096
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1.068

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A fraction is greater than its reciprocal by (72)/(77). What is the fraction?

A) 7/11 B) 11/7
C) 4/7 D) 7/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11/7

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If sin P + cosec P = 2, then the value of sin7P + cosec7P is

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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What is the value of sin (90° + 2A)[4  cos2(90°  2A)]?

A) 2(cos3 A – sin3 A) B) 2(cos3 A + sin3 A)
C) 4(cos6 A+ sin6 A) D) 4(cos6 A – sin6 A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4(cos6 A – sin6 A)

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The weights of two iron balls are 3.5 kg and 7.5 kg. What is the percentage weight of the 1st ball with respect to 2nd ball.

A) 46 2/3% B) 35%
C) 46 1/3% D) 45%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 46 2/3%

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