Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the rate of interest (in %) if simple interest earned on a certain sum for the 3rd year is Rs 2,000 and compound interest earned in 2 years is Rs 4,160?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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If the value of a company stock drops from Rs. 25 per share to Rs. 21 per share, the percentage decrease per share is

A) 4 B) 8
C) 12 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16

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Find the number that is as much greater than 49 as is less than 95.

A) 23 B) 55
C) 72 D) 76
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 72

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The price of rice has increased by 60%. In order to restore the original price, the new price must be reduced by

A) 33 1/3% B) 37 1/2%
C) 40% D) 45%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37 1/2%

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In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve boththe equations and give answers

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C) x < y D) x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x < y

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I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0(x -6)(2x -9)x =+6, +9/2

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0(y-7) (y-7)y = +7, +7y > x

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If x/3 - [5(7x/5 - 4/3)]/2 = -x/6, then what is the value of x?

A) 10/9 B) -10/9
C) -9/10 D) 9/10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10/9

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If a - b = 2 and ab = 8, then what is the value of a3 - b3?

A) 65 B) 34
C) 43 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 56

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What is the simplified value of cosec Acot A + tan A2 ?

A) 2cos 2A B) 1 – sin2 A
C) sec2A D) secA tanA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 – sin2 A

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