Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x3 = 62 - 32, then the value of x is

A) 9 B) 6
C) 3 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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If x + y = 12 and xy = 32, then what is the value of  x2 + y2 ?

A) 24 B) 144
C) 128 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 80

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The price of an article is cut by 33%, to restore to its original value, the new price must he increased by

A) 33 percent B) 49.25 percent
C) 24.81 percent D) 41.25 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 49.25 percent

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A right triangular pyramid XYZB is cut from cube as shown in figure. The side of cube is 16 cm. X, Y and Z are mid points of the edges of the cube. What is the total surface area (in sq.cm) of the pyramid?

 

A) 48[(√3) + 1] B) 24[4 + (√3)]
C) 28[6 + (√3)] D) 32[3 + (√3)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32[3 + (√3)]

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The cross section of a canal is in the shape of an isosceles trapezium which is 4 m wide at the bottom and 5 m wide at the top. If the depth of the canal is 2 m and it is 120 m long, what is the maximum capacity of this canal?

A) 2160 cubic mts B) 3240 cubic mts
C) 4320 cubic mts D) 1080 cubic mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1080 cubic mts

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A wholesaler sells a jacket to a retailer at a profit of 5% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 10%. If the customer pays Rs. 4158, what had it cost (in Rs) to the wholesaler?

A) 3500 B) 3400
C) 3300 D) 3600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3600

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Profit of Rs 728000 has to be divided among three partners Amir, Balaraj and Charan in the ratio 7:5:4. How much share (in Rs) does Charan get?

A) 227500 B) 318500
C) 91000 D) 182000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 182000

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What is the ratio of simple interest earned on certain amount at the rate of 12% p.a. for 9 years and that for 12 years?

A) 1:2 B) 2:3
C) 3:4 D) 4:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3:4

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