Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A sum of 2,000, invested at the rate of 8.5% simple interest per annum for 6years will yield an interest of

A) Rs. 935 B) Rs. 1020
C) Rs. 510 D) Rs. 1275
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 1020

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A librarian purchased 60 story books for his library. But he found that he could get 4 extra books by spending Rs 336 more and then the overall average price per book would be reduced by Re 1. The previous average price of each book was

A) Rs 84 B) Rs 83
C) Rs 68 D) Rs 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 100

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If a:b = 3:8, find the value of (5a ­ 3b)/(2a + b).

A) 9/14 B) 14/9
C) -9/14 D) -14/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -9/14

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If 2r = h + r2+h2, then the ratio of r:h is

A) 1 : 2 B) 2 : 3
C) 4 : 3 D) 3 : 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 : 3

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Triangle PQR is inscribed in a circle such that P, Q and R lie on the circumference. If PQ is the diameter of the circle and ∠PQR = 40°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠QPR?

A) 40 B) 45
C) 50 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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What is the value of Sin 60° + (1/2)Cosec 45°?

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

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If the radius of a circle is increased by 16%, its area increases by

A) 34.56 percent B) 32 percent
C) 16 percent D) 17.28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 34.56 percent

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Profit of Rs 12,400 has to be divided between three partners A, B and C in the ratio 5:7:8. How much does B get (in Rs)?

A) 4340 B) 3440
C) 3340 D) 4430
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4340

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