Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A shop keeper earns a profit of 12% on selling a book at 10% discount on the printed price. The ratio of cost price to the printed price of the book is

A) 45:56 B) 50:61
C) 99:125 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45:56

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If Tan A = 15/8 and Tan B = 7/24, then Tan (A - B) = ?

A) 304/297 B) 304/425
C) 416/87 D) 87/416
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 304/297

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n an alloy, lead and tin are in the ratio of 2 : 3. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 3 : 4. If equal quantities of these two alloy are mixed to forma new alloy, then what will be the ratio of these two elements in the new alloy? 

 

A) 1 : 3 B) 29 : 41
C) 25 : 37 D) 31 : 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 29 : 41

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given options.

 

A) 14 – 28 B) 16 – 32
C) 18 – 36 D) 12 – 34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12 – 34

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 What is the value of (sin60° - 2/√3) ?

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

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What are the components of X6 - X4 - X5 - X4 + X2 - 4?

A) (X - 1) B) (X + 2)
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the  given alternatives.

 

A) 17 – 22   B) 19 – 24  
C) 47 – 52   D) 29 – 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 29 – 36

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What is the slope of the line 2x + 3y = 12?

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

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