Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 1250 which is marked as Rs 1500, then what is the discount he is offering?

A) 20 percent B) 16.67 percent
C) 25 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16.67 percent

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A triangle has a perimeter of 200. If two of its sides are equal and the third side is 20 more than the equal sides, what is the length of the third side?

A) 60 B) 50
C) 80 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 80

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The value of x for which the expressions 5x + 17 and 17x - 5 become equal is _____.

A) 11/6 B) -11/6
C) 6/11 D)  -6/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11/6

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 2 – 4 B) 4 – 16
C) 6 – 36 D) 8 – 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8 – 66

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A truck covers a distance of 550 metres in one minute where as a bus covers a distance of 33 km in 3/4 hours. Then the ratio of their speeds is :

A) 1:3 B) 2:3
C) 3:4 D) 1:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3:4

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 25:29. Find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs. 625

A) Rs 725 B) Rs 145
C) Rs 290 D) Rs 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 100

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If 2x-2x=1 (x0), then the value of x3-1x3 is

A) 134 B) 138
C) 174 D) 178
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 138

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5 litres of honey contains 80% sugar. 3 litres of water is added to this honey. What is the percentage of sugar in the new mixture?

 

A) 40 B) 50
C) 60 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50

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