Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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An article was sold for Rs. 2100 at a profit of 25%. What is its cost price?

A) Rs. 1620 B) Rs. 1640
C) Rs. 1660 D) Rs. 1680
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 1680

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The rate of simple interest per annum at which a sum of money double itself in 162⁄3 yrs. is

A) 4% B) 5%
C) 6% D) 6 2/3%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6%

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

A) Car   B) Cycle
C) Tyre   D) Truck  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tyre  

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Simplify (2/7 + 3/5) / (2/5 + 2/7)

A) 31/24 B) 24/31
C) 26/25 D) 12/13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31/24

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The two lines 4x+3y=0 and 7x+5y=0 will ______ in their graphical representation.

A) be parallel to each other B) intersect each other at one point only
C) intersect each other at three points only D) coincide each other
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) intersect each other at one point only

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The simple interest on a sum is 7/8 of the principal for 5 years. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

 

A) 15 B) 17.5
C) 14 D) 22.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 17.5

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If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 90 deg greater than the measure of its exterior angle, then how many sides does it have ?

 

A) 8 B) 9
C) 10 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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Which one of the following combination of measurements can form the sides of a triangle?

A) 9 cm, 6 cm, 2 cm B) 11 cm, 3 cm, 12 cm
C) 3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm D) 5 cm, 7 cm, 13 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11 cm, 3 cm, 12 cm

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