Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a+b+c = 6 and ab+bc+ca = 1, then the value of bc(b+c) + ca(c+a) +ab(a+b) +3abc is

A) 33 B) 66
C) 55 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 66

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Raghu bought an article for Rs. 14,360 and spent Rs. 240 on its transportation. At what amount he has to sell it to get a profit of 15%? (in Rs.)

A) ₹ 16,000 B) ₹ 16,790
C) ₹ 16,150 D) ₹ 16.500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ₹ 16,790

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A bottle is sold at a loss of 9%. Had it sold for Rs. 15 more, a profit of 25/2% would have gained. What is the cost price of the bottle (approx)?

A) Rs. 32 B) Rs. 35
C) Rs. 36 D) Rs. 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 35

Explanation:

Let the cost price of the bottle = Rs. 100

Selling price of the bottle = Rs. 100 - Rs. 9 = Rs. 91

Then, from the given data,

=> 112 (1/2) - 91 = 15

=> 21 (1/2) = 15

=> 43 = 15

Then 100 = ?

1500/43 = 34.885 =~ 35

Hence, the cost price of the bottle = Rs. 35

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Suresh starts working as a analyst on an annual salary of Rs. 160000. If he receives a 15% pay-rise each year, the number of years he has worked for the company, when his annual salary became Rs. 279841 is

A) 3.5 yrs B) 4 yrs
C) 4.5 yrs D) 5 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 yrs

Explanation:

From the given data in the question,

279841 = 160000 x 1+15100t279841160000 = 115100t

t = 4 years.

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Other things being equal, would an investor prefer an interest rate of 10.5% compounded monthly or 11% compounded annually for a two-year investment?

A) 1232 B) 1243
C) 1254 D) 1262
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1232

Explanation:

i=j/m

 

FV=  PV(1+  i)^n 

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A person divided a sum of Rs. 17,200 into three parts and invested at 5%. 6% and 9% per annum simple interest. At the end of two years, he got the same interest on each part of money. What is the money invested at 9%?

 

A) Rs. 3,200 B) Rs. 4,000
C) Rs. 4,800 D) Rs. 5000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 4,000

Explanation:
Let sum invested @ 5% be P1, @ 6% be P2 then @ 9% =17200-(P1+P2)
So according to question
P1*5*2/100 = P2*6*2/100 or P1 = (6/5) P2
Also P2*6*2/100 = [17200-(P1+P2)]*9*2/100
Or 2 P2 = [17200–(11/5)P2] * 3
Or (2 + 33/5)P2 = 17200 * 3
P2 = 17200 * 3 * 5 / 43 = 6000
So P1 = 6/5 P2 = 7200
So Sum invested @ 9% = 17200–(6000+7200) = Rs 4000
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You deposit $600 into a 6 month certificate of deposit. After 6 months the balance is $618. Find the simple annual interest rate.

A) 5% B) 4%
C) 6% D) 7%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6%

Explanation:

I=prt

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Advik's birthday is on Monday 19th June. On what day of the week will be Nishith's Birthday in the same year if Nishith was born on 17th November?

A) Saturday B) Wednesday
C) Friday D) Sunday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Friday

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