Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

For what value of k, the expression x6 18x3 + k will be a perfect square?

A) -9 B) 81
C) 9 D) -81
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 81

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Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1955
Q:

The bar chart given shows the sales of 3 types of cars in the Indian automotive industry over 4 years. All the sales figures have been shown in terms of 000 units.

What is the simple annual growth rate (in %) in the sales of SUV from 2009 to 2012?

A) 90 B) 100
C) 133.33 D) 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 133.33

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2 1954
Q:

Kamal has some apples. He sold 40% more than he ate. If he sold 70 apples, how many did he eat?

A) 18 B) 42
C) 50 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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2 1954
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A quadrilateral is inscribed in a circle. If the opposite angles of the quadrilateral are equal and length of its adjacent sides are 6 cm and 8 cm, what is the area of the circle?

A) 64π sq cm B) 25π sq cm
C) 36π sq cm D) 49π sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25π sq cm

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Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT

4 1954
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A person lent certain sum of money at 10% per annum simple interest. In 20 years the interest amounted to Rs 500 more than the sum lent. What was the sum lent (in Rs)?

A) 200 B) 500
C) 1000 D) 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 500

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5 1954
Q:

Two bottles contain acid and water in the ratio 2 : 3 and 1 : 2 respectively. These are mixed in the ratio 1 : 3. What is the ratio of acid and water in the new mixture ?

A) 7:13 B) 11:57
C) 23:37 D) 1:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7:13

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Filed Under: Alligation or Mixture
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5 1953
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Selling price of an article is Rs 1144. If loss percentage is 12%, then what is the cost price (in Rs) of article?

A) 1300 B) 1006
C) 1242 D) 1440
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1300

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5 1953
Q:

In a class there were 28 boys and some girls. In a test the mean score obtained by the boys was 12.5 while that obtained by the girls was 14.5. If the overall average was 13.1, what was the total number of students in the class?

A) 42 B) 44
C) 40 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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1 1953