Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two numbers are 30% and 37% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 10 percent B) 7 percent
C) 11.11 percent D) 18.92 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11.11 percent

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The income of X is 60% more than Y’s income and the income of Y is 40% more than Z’s income. X’s income is how much percentage more than Z’s income?

 

A) 134 B) 224
C) 100 D) 124
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 124

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If x+1x 0 and x3+1x3 = 0, then the value of x+1x4 is :

A) 9 B) 12
C) 15 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 150 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief as 7 km/hr and that of policeman as 9 km/hr, how far the thief would have run, before he is over- taken by the policeman?

A) 420 metres B) 630 metres
C) 315 metres D) 525 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 525 metres

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If sec2θ + tan2θ = 5/3, then what is the value of tan2θ?

A) 2√3 B) √3
C) 1/√3 D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) √3

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Raghuram sells a machine for Rs 43 lakhs at a loss. Had he sold it for Rs 53 lakh, his gain would have been 7 times the former loss. Find the cost price of the machine.

A) Rs 51.75 lakhs B) Rs 59.14 lakhs
C) Rs 36.75 lakhs D) Rs 44.25 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 44.25 lakhs

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Profit of Rs 936000 has to be divided among three partners Anirudhha, Balwant and Charudatta in the ratio 2:3:5. How much does Charudatta get?

A) 280800 B) 187200
C) 468000 D) 2340000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 468000

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A work can be completed by 28 women in 36 days. If 4 women leave after working for 18 days, then how many days will be needed to complete the remaining work?

A) 24 B) 21
C) 27 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 21

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