Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 17:19, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 11:10. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 190:187 B) increased in the ratio 187:190
C) increased in the ratio 170:209 D) decreased in the ratio 209:170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) increased in the ratio 187:190

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If -3/2 + (2/3)(3x + 9) = x/2, then what is the value of x?

A) -9 B) 11
C) 9 D) -3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -3

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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 9,600 and Rs 10,272 respectively, what is the rate of interest (in %)?

A) 7 B) 8
C) 6 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7

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What is the compound interest on Rs. 48,000 for 2 years at 20% p.a., if interest is compounded annually?

A) Rs. 69,120 B) Rs. 21,120
C) Rs. 76,800 D) Rs. 72,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 21,120

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If 3a – (3/a) – 3 = 0, then what is the value of a3  (1/a3) + 2?

A) 0 B) 2
C) 4 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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What is the value of (cos45° + 1/3) ?

A) 2+√3 B) (2√2+1)/√2
C) (3+√2)/3√2 D) 5/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (3+√2)/3√2

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Compute : 1112 / 139 - 5

A) 557/67 B) -3
C) 556/67 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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If x – y – √18 = –1 and x + y – 3√2 = 1, then what is the value of 12xy(x2  y2)?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 512√2 D) 612√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 612√2

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