Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The compound interest earned in two years at 12% per annum is Rs 10176. What is the sum (in Rs) invested?

A) 50000 B) 60000
C) 40000 D) 80000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40000

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What is the value of sin (B – C) cos (A – D) + sin (A – B) cos (C – D) + sin (C – A) cos (B – D)?

A) 3/2 B) – 3
C) 1 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

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The length of a side of an equilateral triangle is 8 cm. The area of the region lying between the circum circle and the incircle of the triangle is (use: π = 22/7)

A) 50 1/7 sq.cm B) 50 2/7 sq.cm
C) 75 1/7 sq.cm D) 75 2/7 sq.cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50 2/7 sq.cm

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 4400 which is marked as Rs 5000, then what is the discount that he is offering?

A) 20% B) 12%
C) 15% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12%

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If 2x- 3(4-2x) < 4x - 5 < 4x + 2x/3, then x can take which of the following values?

A) 2 B) 8
C) 0 D) -8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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From an external point two tangents to a circle are drawn. The chord passing through the points of contact subtends an angle72° at the centre. The angle between the tangents is?

A) 36° B) 72°
C) 108° D) 144°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 108°

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A sum of money becomes 77/50 of itself in 18/5 years when invested at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A) 20 B) 18
C) 12 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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A retailer gets a discount of 40% on the printed price of an article. The retailer sells it at the printed price. His gain percent is

A) 40 B) 55
C) 66 2/3 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 66 2/3

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