Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 2961. If both schemes have 23% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs)of simple interest scheme?

A) 500 B) 1100
C) 700 D) 900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 700

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simple Interest
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1908
Q:

Which of the following is not a quadratic equation?

A) 3x(x + 5) ­11 = 2x(x -­ 2) + 6 B) 4x(x + 3) + 7 = 4x(x -­ 11) + 9
C) x(x + 2) ­15 = x(2x -­ 5) + 11 D) 4x - 6x +­ 9 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4x(x + 3) + 7 = 4x(x -­ 11) + 9

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1908
Q:

If u : v = v : w, then what is the value of u4 : v4?

A) u2 : wv B) u2 : w2
C) u2 v : w3 D) u : w
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) u2 : w2

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1907
Q:

20% of a man's salary is paid as rent, 60% are his living expenses and 10% are his savings. If he spends remaining  30 on the education of his children, find his salary

A) 300 B) 900
C) 3000 D) 9000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 300

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1907
Q:

The original price of a TV set is Rs. 6,000. If the price is discounted by 20% and then raised by 10% for service contract, the price charged by the shopkeeper is

A) Rs. 5400 B) Rs. 5280
C) Rs. 5100 D) Rs. 4200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 5280

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

2 1907
Q:

What is the value of the expression a3 - 5 + 2816a, when a = 2?

A) 2 B) 5
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1907
Q:

If 16% of an electricity bill is deducted, Rs 1806 is still to be paid. How much was the bill?

A) Rs 1557 B) Rs 2186
C) Rs 1593 D) Rs 2150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2150

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1907
Q:

(242699 + 167109) ÷ (9946 –9446) = ?

A) 852 B) 835
C) 800 D) 820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 820

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

0 1907