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 16854, and Rs 17865.24 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

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

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If 4x + 5y = 14 and x - 5y = 16 then the value of x and y are

A) 10 and -6/5 B) 6 and 2
C) 10 and 6/5 D) 6 and -2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6 and -2

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

A) BJRZ B) MUC
C) GOWE D) SAIR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) SAIR

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A train moves at a speed of 35 m/sec and crosses a tunnel of length 960 metres, in 40 seconds. What is the length (in metres) of the train?

 

A) 360 B) 440
C) 530 D) 560
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 440

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What is the value of Cot 60°- Cos 45°?

A) (9 - 2√3)/9 B) (2√6 - 1)/√3
C) (1 - 2√3)/2 D) (√2 - √3)/√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (√2 - √3)/√6

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 512 B) 100
C) 125 D) 216
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100

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A bank offers 10% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 2000 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is

A) Rs 1240 B) Rs 310
C) Rs 155 D) Rs 620
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 620

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What is the sum of the first 13 terms of an arithmetic progression if the 5th term is 1 and the 8th term is -17?

A) -140 B) 61
C) -143 D) 166
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -143

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