Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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On a machine there is 10% trade discount on the marked price of Rs 2,50,000. But the machine is sold at Rs 2,16,000 after giving a cash discount. How much is this cash discount (in %)?

A) 5 B) 4
C) 6 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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If 4x = √5+ 2, then the value of x - 1/16x is

A) 1 B) -1
C) 4 D) 2√5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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If a saree is sold for Rs 2880 the seller will face 10% loss, at what price (in Rs) should he sell to gain 20% profit?

A) 4830 B) 3840
C) 3480 D) 4380
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3840

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If a saree is sold for Rs 1900 the seller will face 5% loss, at what price (in Rs) should he sell the saree to gain 15% profit?

A) 2200 B) 2400
C) 2500 D) 2300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2300

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A man travels 420 kilometres in, partly by rail and partly by steamer. He spends 8 hours more time on steamer. If the velocity of the steamer is 35 km/hr and the velocity of rail is 65 km/hr, how much distance does he cover by steamer?

A) 395 km B) 329 km
C) 494 km D) 592 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 329 km

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In the given figure, E and F are the centers of two identical circles. What is the ratio of area of triangle AOB to the area of triangle DOC?

A) 1 : 3 B) 1 : 9
C) 1 : 8 D) 1 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 : 9

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In a city, 40% of the people are illiterate and 60% are poor. Among the rich, 10% are illiterate. The percentage of the illiterate poor population is

A) 36 B) 60
C) 50 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60

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A shopkeeper earns a profit of 15% after selling a book at 20% discount on the printed price . The ratio of the cost price and printed price of the book is

A) 20:23 B) 23:20
C) 16:23 D) 23:16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16:23

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