Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a + b = 4 and ab = 3, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 21 B) 17
C) 28 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Teacher B) Justice
C) Lawyer D) Chef
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Justice

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On selling 25 shirts, a retailer earns profit equal to the cost price of 8 shirts. What is the profit percentage?

A) 47.05 B) 32
C) 25 D) 34.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

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The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 12.54. If loss percentage is 33%, then what is the cost price (in Rs)?

A) 35.44 B) 50.54
C) 41 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 38

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Naveen purchased a gas cylinder and a stove for Rs.4500. He sold the gas cylinder at a gain of 25% and the stove at a loss of 20%, still gaining 4% on the whole. Find the cost of the gas cylinder.

A) Rs.3600 B) Rs.2400
C) Rs.3000 D) Rs.2600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.2400

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Q:

What is 0.53 + 0.53equal to ?

A) 1.068 B) 1.072
C) 1.082 D) 1.096
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1.068

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Point A (4 , 2) divides segment BC in the ratio 2:5. Co-ordinates of B are (2 , 6) and C are (7 , y). What is the value of y?

A) 8 B) -8
C) 6 D) -6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -8

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A person while buying a dress on sale spends Rs. 45 and saves Rs. 5, what is the percentage of his savings?

A) 5% B) 10%
C) 15% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10%

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