Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of the number of marbles that Pulak and Menaja had was 5:9 while the ratio of the number of marbles that Jairam and Menaja had was 7:18. What is the ratio of the number of marbles that Pulak and Jairam had?

 

A) 10:7 B) 2:3  
C) 5:7 D) 7:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10:7

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If A = 400 and B = 600, then A is how much percentage less than B?

A) 50 B) 66.66
C) 33.33 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 33.33

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Find the odd one out among the following.

A) ECS B) RTGS
C) NEFT D) EMI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) EMI

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If ab = 21 and a+b2a-b2 = 254,then the value of a2+b2+3ab

A) 115 B) 121
C) 125 D) 127
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 121

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A and B start an enterprise together, with A as active partner. A invests Rs 4000 and Rs 2000 more after 8 months. B invests Rs 5000 and withdraws Rs 2000 after 9 months. Being the active partner, A takes Rs 100 per month as allowance, from the profit. What is the share of B if the profit for the year is Rs 6700?

A) Rs 3350 B) Rs 3250
C) Rs 2700 D) Rs 2800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 2700

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If x + (1/x) = (√3 + 1)/2, then what is the value of x4 + (1/x4)?

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

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Mr. Rajesh buys a toy for Rs. 27.50 and sells it for Rs. 28.60. Find the gain %.

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

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If in 3 years at simple interest the principal increases by 18%, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) earned on Rs. 25,000 in 3 years at the same rate?

A) 4775.4 B) 5774.4
C) 4557.4 D) 5575.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4775.4

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