Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A ladder is resting against a vertical wall and its bottom is 2.5 m away from the wall. If it slips 0.8 m down the wall, then its bottom will move away from the wall by 1.4 m. What is the length of the ladder?

A) 6.2 m B) 6.5 m
C) 6.8 m D)  7.5 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6.5 m

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If 3P/5 = 7Q/2 = 7R/5, then what is the ratio of p, Q and R respectively?

A) 3 : 2 : 5 B) 3 : 35 : 14
C) 5 : 7 : 5 D) 35 : 6 : 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35 : 6 : 15

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Error : Accurate B) Careless : Casual
C) Strength : Lethargy D) Gloomy : Cheerful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Careless : Casual

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A vendor buys oranges at the rate of 5 for Rs 6 and sells at the rate of 2 for Rs 3. What will be the result?

A) 25 percent loss B) 25 percent gain
C) 20 percent gain D) 20 percent loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25 percent gain

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11 January 2018 is a Thursday. On which day will 11 June 2019 fall?

A) Tuesday B) Sunday
C) Wednesday D) Monday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tuesday

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A trader marks his goods in such a way that after allowing a discount of 10% he gains 15%. If an article costs him Rs. 720, his marked price is

A) Rs.920 B) Rs.900
C) Rs.820 D) Rs.950
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.920

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The marked price of an article is 40% more than its cost price. If 15% discount is given on the marked price, then what will be the profit percentage?

A) 25 B) 15
C) 21 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 19

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A fraction is greater than twice its reciprocal by 7/15. What is the fraction?

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

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