Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In a class, 60% of children like Mathematics, 45% like Science and 25% like both Mathematics and Science. What is the percentage of children who like at least one subject?

A) 70% B) 80%
C) 45% D) 55%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80%

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A student multiplied a number by 6/7 instead of 7/6. What is the percentage error in the calculation?

A) 36.11 percent B) 26.53 percent
C) 13.27 percent D) 18.06 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 26.53 percent

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A box weighs 8.5 kg when full of sand and weighs 5.5 kg when it is half filled with sand . Weight of the empty box is

A) 5 kg B) 6 kg
C) 2.5 kg D) 4.5 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5 kg

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A sum of Rs 2000 becomes Rs 3645 in 2 years at a certain rate of compound interest. What will be the sum (in Rs) after 4 years?

A) 5942.125 B) 6643.0125
C) 7243.0125 D) 7498.125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6643.0125

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The marked price of a helmet is 30% more than its cost price. If the helmet is sold for Rs 744 after a discount of Rs 36, then what will be the profit percentage?

A) 24 B) 18
C) 21 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24

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What is the simplified value of Sec ACot A + Tan A2 ?

A) 1 – cos2A B) 2sin2A
C) sec2A D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 – cos2A

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X and Y are the mid points of sides AB and AC of a triangle ABC. If BC+XY=12 units, then BC-­XY is

A) 8 units B) 4 units
C) 6 units D) 2 units
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 units

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2 litre of pure alcohol is added to 6 litre, 40% alcohol solution. The percentage of water in the solution is _____ .

A) 65% B) 45%
C) 55% D) 60%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45%

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