Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 18% per annum is Rs 81. The sum is ____.

A) Rs 2500 B) Rs 5000
C) Rs 10000 D) Rs 7500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 2500

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If x + 3 ≤ 4x + 4 and 5(4 -­ x) ­- 4 ≥ 5x - ­2; then

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

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What is the x – intercept of the linear equation 18x + 25y – 900 = 0?

A) 18 B) 25
C) 50 D) 450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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Rathin is now 16 years old while his cousin is 7 years. After how many years will Ratin's age be 1.5 times that of his cousin?

A) 12 B) 11
C) 9 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

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The simple interest on a sum for 5 years is Rs 16800. The rate of interest for the first 3 years is 8% per annum and for the next 2 years is 12% per annum. What is the value (in Rs) of sum?

A) 30000 B) 38000
C) 32000 D) 35000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35000

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A sum of money (P) doubles in 10 years. How much would it be in 20 years at the same rate of simple interest?

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

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) HFD B) SQO
C) ZXV D) BZU
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) BZU

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If 1 dupatta is offered free on purchase of 4 dupattas priced Rs 1300 each what is the effective discount on each dupatta?

A) 66.67 percent B) 20 percent
C) 25 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 percent

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