Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

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

A) 65 B) 74
C) 83 D) 92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 83

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) IKM B) OQS
C) GEC D) UWY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) GEC

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10 is added to a certain number, the sum is multiplied by 7, the product is divided by 5 and 5 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is half of 88. What is the number?

A) 21 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25

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Let the number be x

When 10 is added, number = x + 10

When 7 is multiplied, number = 7 X (x + 10)

According to question,

⇒[7 X (x+10) / 5] –5 = 44

⇒7x + 70 = 49 X 5

⇒x + 10 = 35,

⇒x = 25

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The line passing through the point (5,a) and point (4,3) is perpendicular to the line x - 6y = 8. What is the value of 'a'?

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

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Q:

The ratio of the cost price and selling price of an article is 5 : 3. What is the loss percentage?

A) 40 B) 20
C) 66.66 D) 33.33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40

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Q:

If a - b = 3 and a2+b2=25, then the value of ab is

A) 16 B) 8
C) 10 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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A certain principal is invested in a scheme of compound interest. The amount obtained after 1 year is Rs 2400 and the amount obtained after 2 years is Rs 2880. What is the rate of interest (in percentage)?

A) 20 B) 15
C) 25 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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A satellite airtime bill costs Rs. 8 for 5 minutes 40 seconds. What is the cost in rupees for 4 minutes 20 seconds? (Round upto one decimal).

A) 6.1 B) 6
C) 6.2 D) 6.3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6.1

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