Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that DE||BC. If AD = x cm, DB = (x – 3) cm, AE = (x + 3) cm and EC= (x – 2) cm, then what is the value (in cm) of x?

A) 3 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.5

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After buying a toy for Rs. 66, Raghu managed to sell it at a profit of 15%. The selling price of the toy was

A) Rs. 75.90 B) Rs. 70.80
C) Rs. 75.20 D) Rs. 76.90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 75.90

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The Simple Interest(SI) for 16 years on an amount at particular rate is Rs 10000. If the principal is doubled at an interval of every 4 years and the rate is tripled at every such in terval, find the new Simple Interest(SI)

A) 632100 B) 689620
C) 602260 D) 647500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 647500

Explanation:
Let New SI be X

10000/16 = X/4(1*1+2*3+4*9+8*27)

10000/16=X/4(1+6+36+216)

X=647500

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The simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of 5% per annum for 8 years is Rs. 840 . Rate of interest for which the same amount of interest can be received on the same sum after 5 years is

A) 7% B) 8%
C) 9% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8%

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There are 10 dozen apples, 15 dozen mangoes and 20 dozen oranges for selling. If 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4 of them are sold respectively. How many of the total fruits are remaining?

A) 420 B) 380
C) 180 D) 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 360

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) CLU B) HQZ
C) AJS D) OXF
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) OXF

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) JQ B) HS
C) BX D) GT
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) BX

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If cos -225° = x, then the value of x is

A) 1/2 B) √3/2
C) -2/√3 D) -1/√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -1/√2

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