Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two equal sum are invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding).The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 3717. If both scheme have 13% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs) for simple interest scheme?

A) 900 B) 1200
C) 1500 D) 600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 900

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At least one pair of opposite angles is congruent in a _____.

A) Cyclic quadrilateral B) Trapezium
C) Isosceles trapezium D) Kite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Kite

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

A) 4832 B) 7855
C) 6742 D) 5735
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7855

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Point P is the midpoint of seg AB. Co­-ordinates of P are (­-1,1) and A are (4,3). What are the co-­ordinates of point B?

A) (6, 1) B) (-­6, ­1)
C) (6, ­-1) D) (­-6, -1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (­-6, -1)

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Marked price of an item is Rs 300. On purchase of 2 items discount is 24%, on purchase of 5 items discount is 38%. Rachna buys 7 items, what is the effective discount?

A) 17.5 percent B) 20.4 percent
C) 34 percent D) 12.8 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 34 percent

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What is the difference between the maturity values, if Rs. 12500 is invested for 2 years at 20% per annum simple interest and compound interest?

A) Rs. 750 B) Rs. 650
C) Rs. 550 D) Rs. 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 500

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The volume of a right circular cone, whose radius of the base is half of its altitude, and the volume of a hemisphere are equal. The ratio of the radius of the cone to the radius of the hemisphere is

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

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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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