Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x2  16x  59 = 0, then what is the value of (x  6)2 + [1/(x  6)2]?

A) 14 B) 18
C) 16 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18

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At what percentage above the cost price must an article be marked so as to gain 33% after allowing a customer a discount of 5%?

A) 40% B) 45%
C) 35% D) 47%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40%

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Find the area (in cm2) of a semi-circle of radius 28 cm.

A) 2464 B) 832
C) 1232 D) 1664
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1232

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The value of -261+(-380)-(-521)+821-(-121)

A) 833 B) 825
C) 822 D) 800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 822

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If the ratio of cost price and selling price be 10:11, then the profit percentage is

A) 1% B) 10%
C) 5% D) 8%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10%

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The average of three numbers is 40. First number is 4/3 of the third number. If third number is 20 less than second number, then what is the value of second number?

A) 60 B) 50
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50

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The sum of a non-zero number and ten times its reciprocal is 7. Find the number.

A) 4 B) 3
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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A new topic named Problem Solving was also introduced and it was decided that 10% time of all topics except Arithmetic will be devoted to it. What will be the central angle (in degrees) made by Problem Solving in the new pie chart?

A) 17.28 B) 18
C) 19.44 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 19.44

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