Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If (x + y):(x - y) = 11:1, find value of (5x + 3y)/(x - 2y).

A) 45/4 B) 4/45
C) -45/4 D) -4/45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -45/4

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If A% of A is 196, then what is the value of A?

A) 170 B) 160
C) 120 D) 140
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 140

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If (x – 2) and (x + 3) are the factors of the equation x2 + k1x + k2 = 0, then what are the values of k1 and k2?

A) k1 = 6, k2 = – 1 B) k 1 = 1, k 2 = – 6
C) k 1 = 1, k2 = 6 D) k1 = – 6, k2 = 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) k 1 = 1, k 2 = – 6

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The marked price of a shirt is Rs 1280. If the shirt is being sold for Rs 900, then what is the discount percentage?

A) 31.31 B) 25.57
C) 29.68 D) 34.36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 29.68

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A wholesaler sells a good to a retailer at a profit of 5% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 10%. If the customer pays Rs. 2,000, what had it cost (in Rs) the wholesaler?

A) 1731.6 B) 3210.6
C) 1931.6 D) 2310.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1731.6

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A wholesaler sells a jacket to a retailer at a profit of 5% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 10%. If the customer pays Rs. 4158, what had it cost (in Rs) to the wholesaler?

A) 3500 B) 3400
C) 3300 D) 3600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3600

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Ram cycles 5 km in the south, and turns left to travel 5 km further. From there, he takes a right turn and travels 5 km more. How far is he from his original position?

A) 5 km B) 5√5 km
C) 10 km D) 6 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5√5 km

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A, B and C can complete the work in 4, 5 and 6 hours respectively. If they all work together and receive Rs. 777 as wages then find the share of A.

A) Rs. 300 B) Rs. 315
C) Rs. 326 D) Rs. 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 315

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