Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A shopkeeper, sold dried apricots at the rate Rs 1210 a kg and bears a loss of 12%. Now if he decides to sell it at Rs 1331 per kg, what will be the result?

A) 6.4 percent loss B) 3.2 percent gain
C) 6.4 percent gain D) 3.2 percent loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3.2 percent loss

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If Sec θ = 5/3, then what is the value of Cosec θ?

A) 0.8 B) 1.25
C) 4/3 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1.25

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Among three numbers, the first is twice the second and thrice the third. If the average of three numbers is 429, then what is the difference between the first and the third number?

A) 412 B) 468
C) 517 D) 427
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 468

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In an equilateral triangle of side 24 cms, a circle is inscribed touching its sides. The area of the remaining portion of the triangle is equal to

A) 36.6 sq. cm B) 54.2 sq. cm
C) 72.8 sq. cm D) 98.5 sq. cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 98.5 sq. cm

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In a trapezium, one diagonal divides the other in the ratio 2 : 9. If the length of the larger of the two parallel sides is 45 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the other parallel side?

A) 10 B) 5
C) 18 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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HCF and LCM of two numbers are 11 and 825 respectively. If one number is 275 find the other number.

A) 53 B) 45
C) 33 D) 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 33

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A trader buys 800 kgs of tomatoes for Rs 7200. 10% tomatoes are damaged in transportaion. At what rate (Rs/Kg) should he sell the rest to earn 30% profit?

A) 9 B) 13
C) 10 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13

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If tan A = 1/2 and tan B = 1/3, then what is the value of tan (2A + B)?

A) 1 B) 3
C) 5 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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