Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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While selling a watch, a shop-­keeper gives a discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of 7%, he earns Rs.15 less as profit. The marked price of the watch is

A) 697.5 B) 712.5
C) 750 D) None of the these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 750

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If 12x = 192- 112, what is the value of x?

A) 20 B) 17
C) 13 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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What is the value of Sin 60° + (1/2)Cosec 45°?

A) (√3 + 2)/2 B) (√3 + √2)/√2
C) (√3 + 2)/√2 D) (√3 + √2)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (√3 + √2)/2

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The reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of 8/7 and 5/6 is:

A) 83/40 B) 42/83
C) 83/42 D) 40/83
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40/83

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What is the simplified value of [(sec3x  tan3x)/(sec x  tan x)]  2 tan2x  sec x tan x?

A) 0 B) 2
C) -1 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

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A right circular cylinder is formed. A = sum of total surface area and the area of the two bases. B = the curved surface area of this cylinder. If A : B = 3 : 2 and the volume of cylinder is 4312 cm3, then what is the sum of area (in cm2) of the two bases of this cylinder?

A) 154 B) 308
C) 462 D) 616
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 308

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A can do a piece of work in 9 days while B can do it in 12 days. A and B together can do the work in

A) 5 1/7 days B) 5 2/7 days
C) 6 1/7 days D) 6 2/7 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5 1/7 days

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The sum of the ages of husband and wife at present is 60. Four years ago the ratio of their ages was 7:6. What is the age of the husband?

A) 28 years B) 32 years
C) 42 years D) 38 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32 years

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