Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

In the given figure, in a right angle triangle ABC, AB = 12 cm and AC = 15 cm. A square is inscribed in the triangle. One of the vertices of square coincides with the vertex of triangle. What is the maximum possible area (in cm.sq) of the square?

A machine depreciates in value each year at the rate of 10% of its previous value. However, every second year there is some maintenance work so that in that particular year, depreciation is only 5% of its previous value. If at the end of the fourth year, the value of the machine stands at Rs 1,46,205, then find the value of machine at the start of the first year.

A merchant marks the price of his articles 20% above the cost price. If he allows 20% discount, then what is the profit or loss percentage?

Deepak sells all his goods available in his shop at the cost price, but he cheats his customer and gives 20% less goods as he should give. Find his % profit.

A, B and C invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 6 : 5. A and C are working partners. Only B is a sleeping partner hence his share will be 3/4th of what it would have been if he were a working partner. If they make Rs 50,000 profit, half of which is reinvested in the business and the other half is distributed between the partners, then how much does C get (in Rs)?

A solid cube has side 8 cm. It is cut along diagonals of top face to get 4 equal parts. What is the total surface area (in cm2) of each part?

Find the odd words/letters/number from the given alternatives.

For x = 462+3, what is the value of x+22x-22+x+23x-23