Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Find x, if 5x-6+5x+6 = 6

A) -4 B) 0
C) 2 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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A number is greater than five times its reciprocal by 19/2. Find the number.

A) 11 B) 9
C) 10 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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When a discount of 25% is given on a box of popcorn, the profit is 25%. If the discount is 10%, then the profit is

A) 35 percent B) 50 percent
C) 20 percent D) 65 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50 percent

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A rice trader buys 12 quintals of rice for Rs 1,870. 15% rice is lost in transportation. At what rate should he sell to earn 20% profit?

A) Rs 110.3 per quintal B) Rs 187 per quintal
C) Rs 220 per quintal D) Rs 224 per quintal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 220 per quintal

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If x2 + y2 + 6x + 5 = 4(x - y) then x - y is

A) 1 B) -1
C) 0 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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Q:

The height of an equilateral triangle is 18 cm. Its area is

A) 36√3 sq. m. B) 108√3 sq. cm.
C) 108 sq. cm. D) 96√3 sq. m.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 108√3 sq. cm.

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The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4 and its perimeter is 104 cm. The length of the longest side (in cm) is

A) 52 B) 48
C) 32 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48

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To go a distance of 40 km upstream a rower takes 8 hours while it takes her only 5 hours to row the same distance downstream. What was the rower's speed in still water?

A) 4.5 kmph B) 4 kmph
C) 6.5 kmph D) 1.5 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.5 kmph

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