Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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ΔABC is an equilateral triangle and D, E are midpoints of AB and BC respectively. Then the area of ΔABC : the area of the trapezium ADEC is

A) 5:3 B) 4:1
C) 8:5 D) 4:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4:3

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The difference between compound interest and simple interest on Rs. 5000 for 2 years at 8% per annum payable yearly is

A) Rs.30 B) Rs.31
C) Rs.33 D) Rs.32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.32

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Q:

An 80 litre mixture of water and acid contains 20% acid. How much acid should be added to make the acid 60% in the new mixture?

 

 

A) 60 B) 80
C) 70 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80

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When a discount of 25% is given on a box of popcorn, the profit is 25%. If the discount is 10%, then the profit is

A) 35 percent B) 50 percent
C) 20 percent D) 65 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50 percent

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The total cost of a microwave oven with mixer was Rs 36750. The mixer was sold at a profit of 32% and the microwave oven at a loss of 22%. If the sale price was the same in both the items, then the cost price of the cheaper item was _____.

A) Rs 13100 B) Rs 18375
C) Rs 13650 D) Rs 16850
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 13650

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Q:

Meghnad can do a piece of work in 45 hours. If he is joined by Jayshri, who is 50% more efficient, in what time will they together finish the work?

A) 9 hours B) 6 hours
C) 12 hours D) 18 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18 hours

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In the given figure, PQ = 30, RS = 24 and OM = 12, then what is the value of ON?

A) 9 B) 12
C) 15 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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Q:

What is the area (in sq cm) of a rectangle if its diagonal is 51 cm and one of its sides is 24 cm?

A) 540 B) 810
C) 1080 D) 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1080

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