Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 5:11. Find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs. 275.

A) Rs 605 B) Rs 121
C) Rs 330 D) Rs 242
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 330

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In ΔPQR, S and T are points on side PQ and PR respectively. ST is parallel to QR. If S divides PQ in the ratio 1:5 and length of QR is 15 cm, find ST?

A) 2.4 cm B) 3.6 cm
C) 2.5 cm D) 5.6 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5 cm

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If x/2 - [4(15/2 - x/3)]/3 = -x/18, then what is the value of x?

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

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If the ratio of marked price and selling price is 11 : 10, then what is the discount percentage?

A) 11.11 B) 17.28
C) 12.5 D) 9.09
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9.09

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A shopkeeper marks his goods 40% above the cost price and allows a discount of 25% on it. His gain % is

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

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If a + b = 8 and ab =15, then a3 + b3 is

A) 224 B) 244
C) 152 D) 128
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 152

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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 x=2+3, then the value of x2-x+1x2+x+1 is

A) 2/3 B) 3/4
C) 4/5 D) 3/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3/5

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