Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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 33708, and Rs 35730.48 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 3 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 percent

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If there are four lines in a plane, then what cannot be the number of points of intersection of these lines?

A) 0 B) 5
C) 4 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

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O is the centre of the circle and ∠AOB = 150°, and the shaded portion is x part of the circular region, then x = ?

A) 1/12 B) 1/9
C) 1/6 D) 1/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/6

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A hollow hemispherical bowl is made of silver with its outer radius 8 cm and inner radius 4 cm respectively. The bowl is melted to form a solid right circular cone of radius 8 cm. The height of the cone formed is

A) 7 cm B) 9 cm
C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14 cm

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A person lent certain sum of money at 5% per annum simple interest and in 15 years the interest amounted to Rs 250 less than the sum lent. What was thesum lent (in Rs)?

A) 1000 B) 1500
C) 2400 D) 3000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1000

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The angles of depression of two ships from the top of a light house are 60° and 45° towards east. If the ships are 300 m apart, the height of the light house is

A) 200(3+√3) meter B) 250(3+√3) meter
C) 150(3+√3) meter D) 160(3+√3) meter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150(3+√3) meter

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To get number 40, the number 56/9 should be multiplied with

A) 52/7 B) 26/7
C) 45/6 D) 45/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 52/7

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If (-1/2) * ( x - 5) + 3 = -5/2, then what is the value of x?

A) 16 B) 4
C) -6 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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