Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A sum becomes Rs 1392 in 2 years and Rs 1488 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 8.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 33% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 20%. If the customer pays Rs 2,181.2, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 2050 B) Rs 2320
C) Rs 2712 D) Rs 1780
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 2050

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If a2+b2+c2=83 and a+b+c=15 then the value of ab+bc+ca is

A) 69 B) 70
C) 71 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 71

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If Cot θ = 21/20, then what is the value of Sec θ?

A) 29/21 B) 21/29
C) 29/20 D) 20/29
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 29/21

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The area of the largest triangle that can be inscribed in a semicircle of radius 6m is

A) 36 sq.m B) 72 sq.m
C) 18 sq.m D) 12 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36 sq.m

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ABCD is a quadrilateral inscribed in a circle (radius = ). The bisectors of the angles DAB and BCD intersect the circle at X and Y, respectively. What is the length of the straight line XY?

A) π (rxr) B) 2r
C) (r + 2) D) π (rxr)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2r

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Q:

Rs. 782 is divided into 3 parts in the ratio 12:23:34, the first part is 

A) Rs. 182 B) Rs. 204
C) Rs. 190 D) Rs. 196
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 204

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Q:

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

A) 794 B) 576
C) 668 D) 992
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 576

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