Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a3 + b3 = 35 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a + b?

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

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If the value of √30  is approximately 5.477, then what is the approximate value of 56 ?

A) 0.853 B) 0.891
C) 0.913 D) 0.937
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.913

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Selling price of an article is Rs 494 and discount of 5% is offered. What is the marked price (in Rs)?

A) 524.5 B) 587
C) 520 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 520

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If a vendor sells apples at Rs 170 per kg he suffers 15% loss. If he sells at Rs 230 per kg, then what is his profit percentage?

A) 15 B) 10
C) 5 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 20% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 10%. If the customer pays Rs 874.8, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 945 B) Rs 810
C) Rs 994 D) Rs 675
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 810

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In what ratio tea at Rs 240/kg should be mixed with tea at Rs 280/kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs 324/kg there is a profit of 20%?

A) 1 : 1 B) 1 : 2
C) 1 : 3 D) 1 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 : 3

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A discount series of 15%, 20% and 25% is equal to the single discount of?

A) 48% B) 49%
C) 50% D) 51%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 49%

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Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives

A) Wolf B) Cat
C) Dog D) Fox
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cat

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