Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A trader sells two items at the rate of Rs 400 each. If he gains 15% on one and losses 15% on other, then what is the value (in Rs) of loss ?

A) 18.41 B) 22.14
C) 20.25 D) 24.36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18.41

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XYZ is right angled at Y. If CosecX = 17/15, then what is the value of CotZ?

A) 17/15 B) 8/17
C) 17/8 D) 15/8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15/8

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 133 B) 253
C) 231 D) 209
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 133

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Three years from now Dharitri's age will be eight years less than twice Eunice's age. The sum of their present ages is 61 years. What is Dharitri's present age?

A) 41 yrs B) 39 yrs
C) 36 yrs D) 43 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 39 yrs

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A gun is fired at a distance of 6.64 km away from Ram. He hears the sound 20 seconds later. Then the speed of sound is

A) 664 m/s B)  664 km/s
C) 332 m/s D) 332 km/s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 332 m/s

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What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)?

[(7.99)2–(13.001)2+(4.01)3]2=?

A) -1800 B) 1450
C) -1660 D) 1660
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1660

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[(7.99)^2–(13.001)^2+(4.01)^3]^2= X X= [8^2-13^2+4^3]^2 X= [64-169+64]^2 X= [-41]^2 X=1681

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Find the largest number of three digits exactly divisible by 15, 18, 27 and 30.

A) 870 B) 900
C) 810 D) 780
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 810

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When a discount of 20% is given on a movie ticket, the profit is 34%. If the discount is 15%, then the profit is

A) 49 percent B) 42.375 percent
C) 55.625 percent D) 35.75 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 42.375 percent

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