Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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You deposit $300 in a savings account that pays 4% simple annual interest. Find your account balance after 9 months.

A) 309 B) 409
C) 609 D) 509
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 309

Explanation:

A = P + Prt

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An article costs Rs 50 presently. The rate of inflation is 300%. What will be cost of this article after two years?

A) Rs 200 B) Rs 600
C) Rs 800 D) Rs 1000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 800

Explanation:

A = P(1 + r/100)n   50(1 + 300/100)2   50(4)2  800

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At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs 20000 become Rs 23328 in 2 years?

A) 8 percent B) 16 percent
C) 24 percent D) 12 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8 percent

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The compound interest earned in two years at 12% per annum is Rs 10176. What is the sum (in Rs) invested?

A) 50000 B) 60000
C) 40000 D) 80000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40000

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What is the compound interest earned on Rs 80,000 at 40% per annum in 1 year compounded quarterly?

A) 28317 B) 37128
C) 18732 D) 21387
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37128

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A certain sum when invested at 5% interest compounded annually for 3 years yields an interest of Rs.2522. Find the Principal?

A) Rs. 12,522 B) Rs. 15,200
C) Rs. 16,000 D) Rs. 17,200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 16,000

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If sum of Rs.1000 amount to Rs.1331 in 3 years, compounded annually. Then, find the rate of interest per annum?

A) 15% B) 30%
C) 10% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10%

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Find the compound interest on Rs. 62500 at 21% per annum for 1.5 years.

A) Rs. 20695 B) Rs. 19687.5
C) Rs. 20687.5 D) Rs. 21638.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 20687.5

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