Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Qamar gained 16% on the resale of a used stereo. If he purchased the item for Rs. 1500, how much did he sell it for?

A) Rs. 1740 B) Rs. 1660
C) Rs. 1600 D) Rs. 1820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1740

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When 0.151515.....is converted into a fraction, then the result is

A) 5/33 B) 17/33
C) 9/11 D) 7/33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/33

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If 4(x + 5) -­ 3 > 6 -­ 4x ≥ x -­ 5; then the value of x is

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

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

A) 45 B) 56
C) 55 D) 78
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

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If cos 21° = x/y, then cosec 21° -­ cos 69° is equal to

A) x2yy2-x2 B) y2xy2-x2
C) y2xx2-y2 D) x2yx2-y2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2yy2-x2

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ax + 3y = 6 has slope -2/3. What is the value of a?

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

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Find the area (in cm²) of a semi-circle of radius 35 cm.

A) 3850 B) 960
C) 1920 D) 1925
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1925

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An article was sold for Rs. 2,400 at a discount of 20%. Find the selling price, if the discount was 25%.

A) Rs. 2250 B) Rs. 2000
C) Rs. 1800 D) Rs. 2150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 2250

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