Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a certain sum of money doubles itself in 7 years 8 months at simple interest, then what will be the yearly rate of interest (in %)?

A) 18 3/4 B) 13 1/23
C) 26 2/23 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13 1/23

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In what ratio should tea costing Rs 300/kg be mixed with tea costing Rs 200/kg so that the cost of the mixture is Rs 225/kg?

A) 3 : 1 B) 1 : 3
C) 1 : 4 D) 4 : 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 : 3

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A dealer marks his goods 20% above their cost prices. Then,he allows such a discount on the marked price so that he makes a profit of 8%. The rate of discount is:

A) 12% B) 10%
C) 6% D) 4%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10%

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At 13% discount the selling price of a oven is Rs 18000, what is the selling price if the discount is 27.5%?

A) Rs 10875 B) Rs 12288.75
C) Rs 15000 D) Rs 16638.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 15000

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When a number is increased by 105, it becomes 135% of itself. What is the number?

A) 450 B) 300
C) 600 D) 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 300

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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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Point A (4 , 2) divides segment BC in the ratio 2:5. Co-ordinates of B are (2 , 6) and C are (7 , y). What is the value of y?

A) 8 B) -8
C) 6 D) -6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -8

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of AP:PB is 2:3, and area of Δ APQ is 8 sq cm, what is the area of trapezium PQCB?

A) 50 sq cm B) 18 sq cm
C) 42 sq cm D) 14 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42 sq cm

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