Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs 45. The sum is

A) Rs 36000 B) Rs 72000
C) Rs 18000 D) Rs 54000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 18000

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Cost price of an article is Rs 360. If the profit percentage is 32%, then what is the value (in Rs) of profit?

A) 126.2 B) 108.2
C) 115.2 D) 105.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 115.2

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Wheat costing Rs 30/kg, Rs 35/kg and a third variety of wheat are mixed in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 2. If the mixture is costs Rs 34/kg, then what will be the cost (in Rs/kg) of the third variety of wheat?

 

A) 46 B) 42
C) 32 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 38

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In ΔPQR, PQ = PR = 18 cm, AB and AC are parallel to lines PR and PQ respectively. If A is the mid-point of QR, then what is the perimeter (in cm) of quadrilateral ABPC?

A) 18 B) 28
C) 32 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36

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If a3 + b 3 = 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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Q:

If 4(4x + 5) > 2x - 1 > 4x - 3, then the value of x is

A) 2 B) 3
C) -2 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

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If the cost of 17 m of cloth is Rs. 77 5/7, find its cost per meter in Rs.?

A) 4 4/7 B) 7 5/7
C) 5 5/7 D) 4 5/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4 4/7

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If Girish's salary is 4/9 times of Harishankar's and Shirish's salary is 5/6 times of Harishankar's, what is the ratio of Girish's salary to Shirish's.

A) 27:10 B) 10:27
C) 8:15 D) 15:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8:15

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