Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The selling price of an item inclusive of a 10% profit was Rs.440. What would be the percentage loss if the item was sold for Rs. 370?

A) 7.5 B) 8
C) 6.25 D) 8.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.5

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The distance between the tops of two building 38 metres and 58 metres high is 52 metres. What will be the distance (in metres) between two buildings?

A) 46 B) 42
C) 44 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 48

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If a retailer offers a discount of 28% on the marked price of his goods and thus ends up selling at cost price, what was the % mark up?

A) 18.25 percent B) 22 percent
C) 38.88 percent D) 28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 38.88 percent

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If 4(4x + 5) > 2x - 1 > 4x - 3, then the value of x is

A) 2 B) 3
C) -2 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

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ΔDEF is right angled at E. If secD = 25/7, then what is the value of cosecF ?

A) 7/25 B) 24/7
C) 25/7 D) 7/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25/7

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In DEF measure of angle E is 90°. If secD = 25/7, and DE = 1.4cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side DF?

A) 5 B) 4.8
C) 4 D) 5.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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The upper part of a tree broken over by the wind make an angle of 60 deg with the ground. The distance between the root and the point where top of the tree touches the ground is 25 metres. What was the height (in metres) of the tree?

A) 84.14 B) 93.3
C) 98.25 D) 120.24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 93.3

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In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.

695 : 659 : : 839 : ?

A) 392 B) 984
C) 931 D) 893
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 893

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