Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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When a number is increased by 18, it becomes 106% of itself. What is the number?

A) 300 B) 216
C) 270 D) 162
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 300

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If (6x ­- 1) -­ (8x -­ 5) = 7, then the value of x is _______ .

A) -3/2 B) 3/2
C) 11/2 D) -11/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -3/2

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Rajat sells a machine for Rs 53 lakhs at a loss. Had he sold it for Rs 64 lakh, his gain would have been 10 times the former loss. Find the cost price of the machine.

A) Rs 63 lakhs B) Rs 69.3 lakhs
C) Rs 45 lakhs D) Rs 54 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 54 lakhs

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In simple interest rate per annum a certain sum amounts to Rs. 5,182 in 2 years and Rs. 5,832 in 3 years. The principal in rupees is

A) Rs. 2882 B) Rs. 5000
C) Rs. 3882 D) Rs. 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 3882

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Q:

A canteen requires 56 kgs of rice for seven days . The quantity of rice required for the months of April and May together is

A) 468 kg B) 488 kg
C) 498 kg D) 508 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 488 kg

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Q:

A can do a work in 12 days and B in 24 days. If they work on it together for 4 days, then what fraction of work is left?

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

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Q:

The length of a rectangle is increased by 25%. To maintain the same area, the breadth has to be decreased by

A) 20% B) 25%
C) 30% D) 40%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20%

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Q:

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

A) 8912 B) 3469
C) 5555 D) 6734
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3469

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