Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A trader sells two items at the rate of Rs 400 each. If he gains 15% on one and losses 15% on other, then what is the value (in Rs) of loss ?

A) 18.41 B) 22.14
C) 20.25 D) 24.36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18.41

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What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular decagon?

A) 120° B) 140°
C) 144° D) 150°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 144°

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Rs 18200 is divided among X, Y and Z in the ratio of 1/3 : 1/4 : 1/2. What is the share (in Rs) of X ?

A) 7000 B) 4400
C) 4200 D) 5600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5600

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If a : b = c : d = 1 : 6, then what is the value of a2+c2b2+d2?

A) 1/600 B) 1/60
C) 1/36 D) 1/360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/36

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At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs 20000 become Rs 23328 in 2 years?

A) 8 percent B) 16 percent
C) 24 percent D) 12 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8 percent

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A rice trader buys 20 quintals of rice for Rs 8,580. However, 22% rice is lost in transportation. At what rate should he sell to earn 20% profit?

A) Rs 278.8 per quintal B) Rs 514.8 per quintal
C) Rs 660 per quintal D) Rs 654.2 per quintal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 660 per quintal

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Sita told her friend Gita " I am leaving today and will reach Mumbai tomorrow for my exams starting the day after tomorrow, which is Friday". What day is tomorrow in this conversation?

A) Wednesday B) Thursday
C) Tuesday D) Saturday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thursday

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In the given figure, PQR is an equilateral triangle with side as 12 cm. S and T are the mid points of the sides PQ and PR respectively. What is the area (in sq.cm) of the shaded region?

A) 10√3 B) 12√3
C) 9√3 D) 14√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12√3

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