Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between the compound interest (compounding annually) and simple interest on a sum at the rate of 12% per annum for 2 years is Rs 360. What is the sum (in Rs)?

A) 27000 B) 32000
C) 30000 D) 25000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25000

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of areas of triangle APQ: triangle ABC is 16:25. Then the ratio of AP:PB is?

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

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Reflection of the point (-3,6) in the x-axis is

A) (3,6) B) (6,-3)
C) (-3,-6) D) (-6,3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (-3,-6)

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If cot π/3c -­ tan π/4c = x, then the value of x is

A) √3+2 B) (1­-√3)/√3
C) (1-­√2)/√2 D) (√3+4)/2√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (1­-√3)/√3

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The upper part of a tree broken over by the wind make an angle of 60 deg with the ground. The distance between the root and the point where top of the tree touches the ground is 25 metres. What was the height (in metres) of the tree?

A) 84.14 B) 93.3
C) 98.25 D) 120.24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 93.3

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What is the difference (in Rs) between compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest for 3 years on a principal of Rs 3000 at the annual rate of 20%?

A) 464 B) 384
C) 356 D) 424
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 384

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

A) VR B) LH
C) SW D) FB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) SW

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Vishal is 20 years younger to Arya. Twelve years hence Arya's age will be 1.25 times that of Vishal. Aryais now ......... years old.

A) 78 B) 68
C) 88 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 88

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