Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 2 + 4x < 5 - x/2 and 3x + 3 > -5 - 3x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 1 B) 2
C) -2 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -1

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If Cot θ = 21/20, then what is the value of Cosec θ?

A) 21/29 B) 29/21
C) 20/29 D) 29/20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 29/20

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In the given Pie-chart, the comparative study of the production of Rice, Wheat, Sugar and Tea of a country is given. Study the Pie-Chart and answer the following questions.

From this diagram, the ratio of sum of wheat and sugar production to difference in production of rice and tea is

A) 4:5 B) 5:4
C) 6:1 D) 1:6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4:5

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The simple and compound interest that can be earned in two years at the same rate is Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,040 respectively. What is the rate (percent per annum) of interest?

A) 9 B) 10
C) 8 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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A shopkeeper purchased a chair whose marked price is Rs 1400, at two successive discount of 20% and 30% respectively. If he sells the chair for Rs 1176, then what is the profit percentage?

A) 50 B) 33.33
C) 37.5 D) 57.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 50

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Neeraj purchased a few shirts for his shop at cost prices ranging from Rs. 400 to Rs. 550 and sold at prices ranging from Rs. 450 to Rs. 650. What is the maximum profit that might be made in selling 10 shirts?

A) Rs. 2800 B) Rs. 2500
C) Rs. 2400 D) Rs. 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 2500

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ABCD is a quadrilateral with AB = 9 cm, BC = 40 cm, CD = 28 cm, DA = 15 cm and angle ABC is a right –angel. 
What is the area of triangle ADC?

A) 126 SQ.CM B) 124 SQ.CM
C) 122 SQ.CM   D) 120 SQ.CM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 126 SQ.CM

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A boy spends Rs 20 to purchase toffees at Rs 1 each. Next day, he purchased some toffees for Rs 40 with a discount of 50 paise per toffee. What is the average price per toffee (in paise)?

A) 45 B) 60
C) 40 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60

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