Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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At what percentage above the cost price must an article be marked so as to gain 33% after allowing a customer a discount of 5%?

A) 40% B) 45%
C) 35% D) 47%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40%

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A's income is 25% more than B's income. B's income is what percent of A's income?

A) 80 B) 75
C) 50 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

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In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve boththe equations and give answers

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C) x < y D) x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x < y

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I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0(x -6)(2x -9)x =+6, +9/2

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0(y-7) (y-7)y = +7, +7y > x

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Find the odd word/letter/number pair from the given alternatives

A) 14, 12 B) 24, 7
C) 42, 4 D) 37, 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 37, 4

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a and b are irrational numbers such that a+b = q is a rational number; then a­b is

A) always rational B) sometimes rational
C) always irrational D) some times irrational
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) always irrational

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ABC inscribed in a circle so that BC is a diameter. The tangent at a point C intersects BA when produced at a point D. If ABC=36° then the value of ADC is 

A) 36° B) 44°
C) 48° D) 54°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 54°

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Manjeet can do a work in 18 hours. If he is joined by Jaya who is 100% more efficient, in what time will they together finish the work?

A) 6 hours B) 3 hours
C) 12 hours D) 24 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 hours

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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) M B) E
C) S D) W
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) E

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