Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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

A) Ocean B) Sea
C) Desert D) River
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Desert

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If x + y = 13 and x2 + y2 = 89, then find xy is

A) 80 B) 169
C) 258 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

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A map is drawn at a scale of 2 mm for 500 kms. Two places are marked at the distance of 3.6 mm; calculate the distance (in kms) between these two places?

A) 900 B) 800
C) 750 D) 960
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 900

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5 year hence, ratio of ages of A and B will be 7 : 5 and difference between their ages will be 4 years. What are present ages (in years) of A and B
respectively?

A) 5, 9 B) 6, 5
C) 9, 5 D) 9, 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9, 5

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There is 40% increase in an amount in 10 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 30000 after 3 years at the same rate?

A) Rs 3745.92 B) Rs 7491.84
C) Rs 9364.8 D) Rs 5618.88
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 3745.92

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Q:

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 20% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 10%. If the customer pays Rs 874.8, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 945 B) Rs 810
C) Rs 994 D) Rs 675
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 810

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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 stove with cooker was Rs 13,125. The cooker was sold at a profit of 30% and the stove at a loss of 20%. If the sale price was the same in both the items, then the cost price of the cheaper item was

A) Rs 8125 B) Rs 5000
C) Rs 6562.5 D) Rs 6175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 5000

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