Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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At 6% simple interest per annum a sum of money became Rs. 834 in 6.5 years. The sum initially invested was

A) Rs. 600 B) Rs. 626
C) Rs. 675 D) Rs. 650
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 600

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What are the roots of the quadratic equation: x2 + 3x ­- 154 = 0

A) 11, 14 B) 11, ­-14
C) 14, -­11 D) 14, -­22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11, ­-14

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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 1600?

A) 1920 B) 2000
C) 2120 D) 2200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1920

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The arithmetic mean of the marks scored by students of a class is 58. 20% of them secured a mean score of 60. The mean score of another 30% of the students was 40. The mean score of the remaining students is

A) 65 B) 66
C) 68 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 68

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Out of two numbers, 30% of the smaller number is equal to 18% of the larger number. If the sum of the two numbers is 840, then what is the value of the larger number?

 

A) 545 B) 507
C) 515 D) 525
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 525

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Q:

The mean of a distribution is 21 and the standard deviation is 7. What is the value of the coefficient variation?

 

A) 16.66% B) 66.66%
C) 33.33% D) 100%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 33.33%

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Q:

Find the odd words/letter/number from the given alternatives:

A) January B) April
C) July D) May
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) April

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) WYA B) MNO
C) ACE D) EGI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) MNO

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