Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Qamar gained 16% on the resale of a used stereo. If he purchased the item for Rs. 1500, how much did he sell it for?

A) Rs. 1740 B) Rs. 1660
C) Rs. 1600 D) Rs. 1820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1740

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The sum of ages of 4 children born at intervals of 4 years each is 60. What is the age of the youngest child?

A) 7 B) 9
C) 10 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

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A map is drawn at a scale of 2 mm for 500 kms. Two places are marked at the distance of 3.6 mm; calculate the distance (in kms) between these two places?

A) 900 B) 800
C) 750 D) 960
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 900

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a and b are irrational numbers such that a+b = q is a rational number; then a­b is

A) always rational B) sometimes rational
C) always irrational D) some times irrational
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) always irrational

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If the side of a square is increased by 20%, then what will be the percentage increase in its perimeter?

 

A) 20 B) 40
C) 100 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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If cos2x + cos4x = 1, then tan2x + tan4x =

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2tanx D) tanx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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If 2x - 3 = 3x - 5, then the numerical value of  (x - 3)2 is

A) 5 B) 1
C) -5 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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If 493/29 = 17, then 4.93/0.0017 = ?

A) 290 B) 0.29
C) 2.9 D) 2900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2900

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