Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between compound interest and simple interest on an amount of Rs. 15,000 for 2 years is Rs. 96. The rate of interest per annum is?

A) 6% B) 7%
C) 8% D) 9%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8%

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ΔUVW is right angled at V. If secU = 5/3, then what is the value of tanW ?

A) 3/4 B) 5/3
C) 4/5 D) 4/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3/4

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Q:

A fraction, when taken away from 1/3 gives 1/12. The fraction is

A) 5/12 B) 1/4
C) 3/4 D) 1/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/4

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A sum of Rs 5000 becomes Rs 8000 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?

 

A) 8640   B) 8260  
C) 8880   D) 9220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8640  

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

A) 1232 B) 1188
C) 1320 D) 1050
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1050

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) (6, 24, 18) B) (9, 36, 27)
C) (7, 28, 21) D) (5, 20, 10)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (5, 20, 10)

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Calculate the ratio of the area of two similar triangles if the sides of the triangles are in the ratio of 9:4.

 

A) 9:4   B) 3:2  
C) 81:16 D) 27:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 81:16

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How much is the maximum % discount that sheela can offer to her customer on her Marked Price so that she sells her product at no profit or loss, if she had already marked her product by 25% more than the cost price?

A) 25% B) 20%
C) 30% D) 40%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20%

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