Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If in 2 years at simple interest the principal increases by 18%, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) earned on Rs 7000 in 3 years at the same rate?

A) 1865.2 B) 2065.2
C) 1965.2 D) 1765.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2065.2

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The sum of two numbers is 25 and sum of their square is 313. Calculate the numbers.

A) 15, 10 B) 18, 7
C) 11, 14 D) 12, 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12, 13

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A man buys 10 oranges for Rs. 3 and sells 8 for Rs. 3. Calculate his gain percent.

A) 20% B) 25%
C) 27% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25%

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Which of the following is TRUE?

A) 1123>1294>15 B) 1294>1123>15
C) 15>1123>1294 D) 15>1294>1123
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15>1123>1294

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The distance between the points (11,­5) and (k,0) is 13. Find k.

A) k = 1 or 23 B) k = ­-1 or 23
C) k = ­1 or ­-23 D) k = -1 or ­-23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) k = ­-1 or 23

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3cosA is equal to

A) 4cos3A + 3cosA B) 4cos3A - 3cosA
C) 3cos3A + 3cosA D) 3cos3A - 3cosA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4cos3A - 3cosA

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If the Arithmetic mean of 7, 5, 13, x and 9 is 10, then the value of x is

A) 10 B) 12
C) 14 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:5 and area of ΔABC is 98 cm sq, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 90 B) 98
C) 94 D) 86
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 90

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