Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 2x-12x = 5, then what is the value x2 + 116x2 - 2

A) 19/4 B) 23/4
C) 27/4 D) 31/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19/4

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If x = (√5) + 1 and y = (√5) – 1, then what is the value of (x2/y2) + (y2/x2) + 4[(x/y) + (y/x)] + 6?

A) 31 B) 23√5
C) 27√5 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25

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Q:

A discount series of 15%, 20% and 25% is equal to the single discount of?

A) 48% B) 49%
C) 50% D) 51%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 49%

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In what ratio tea at Rs 240/kg should be mixed with tea at Rs 280/kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs 324/kg there is a profit of 20%?

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

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A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 20% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 10%. If the customer pays Rs 874.8, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 945 B) Rs 810
C) Rs 994 D) Rs 675
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 810

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Q:

In a triangle PQR, S and T are the points on PQ and PR respectively, such that ST II QR and PS/SQ=3/5,PR =6cm, then PT is

A) 2 cm B) 2.25 cm
C) 3.5 cm D) 4 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.25 cm

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If sin - 4π/3 = x, then the value of x is

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

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25% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code a customer wins 10% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 35.75 percent B) 32.5 percent
C) 35 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32.5 percent

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