Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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For the inequation x^2–7x + 12 > 0, which one of the following is correct ?

A) 3 < x < 4 B) –∞ < x < 3 only
C) 4 < x < ∞ only D) –∞ < x < 3 or 4 < x < ∞
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) –∞ < x < 3 or 4 < x < ∞

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If x - 1/x = 1 then what is the value of 1x1x-1-1x+1+1x2+1-1x2-1?

A) ±√5 B) 2/5
C) ±2/√5 D) ±√5/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ±2/√5

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at compound interest on a certain Principal is Rs 30250, and Rs 33275 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 10 percent B) 5 percent
C) 20 percent D) 16 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 percent

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A dishonest shopkeeper professes to sell goods at his cost price but uses a false weight of 950 gms, for each kilogram. His gain percentage is

A) 100/23% B) 100/19%
C) 100/17% D) 100/21%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100/19%

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10 people can build a wall in 12 days. Six people, each only half as efficient as those in the first group, will be able to complete 3/5 of such a wall in

A) 24 days B) 20 days
C) 18 days D) 25 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24 days

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Simple interest on a sum for 5 years is equal to 20% of the principal. In how many years interest will be equal to the principal?

A) 20 B) 25
C) 15 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

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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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The ratio of present ages of Rasika and Shami is 7:5. After 17 years the ratio of their ages will be 12:11. What is Rasika's present age?

A) 5 B) 80
C) 16 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

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