Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The zeros of the cubic polynomial 2x3-x2-2x+1 are a, b and c respectively. Find a+b+c :

A) -1 B) 2
C) 1 D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) none

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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 125% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price if the cost price (in Rs) is Rs 640?

A) 1080 B) 1000
C) 920 D) 860
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1080

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What is the value of sin225°+ sin265°?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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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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In a class of 50 students there are 22 girls who scored an average of 35 marks in the test. What is the average marks of the boys if the class average is 42 marks?

A) 50 B) 52.5
C) 47.5 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 47.5

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Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Waste
2. Wrong
3. Witty
4. Worcester
5. Warlike

A) 51324 B) 13452
C) 51342 D) 15342
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 51342

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Priya's marks in History and Geography are in the ratio 5 : 7. If she got 14 marks more in Geography than in History, what are her History marks?

A) 49 B) 42
C) 56 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35

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5% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 20% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 28.8 percent B) 24 percent
C) 25 percent D) 21 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24 percent

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