Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A merchant changed his trade discount from 25% to 15%. This would increase selling price by

A) 313% B) 616%
C) 1313% D) 1613%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1313%

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A mixture contains spirit and water in the ratio of 3 : 2. If it contains 3 litres more spirit than water, the quantity of spirit in the mixture is

A) 12 litres B) 10 litres
C) 9 litres D) 8 litres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 litres

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Point P is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of point P are (2,1) and point A are (11,5). Co-ordinates of point B are

A) (-7,-3) B) (6.5,3)
C) (7,3) D)  (-6.5,-3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (-7,-3)

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In triangle ABC, AB = 8 cm, angle A is bisected internally to intersect BC at D. BD = 6 cm and DC = 7.5 cm. What is the length of CA?

A) 12 cm B) 10 cm
C) 12.5 cm D) 10.5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 cm

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Q:

The Simplified form of (b3x2a4z3)*(b4x3a3z2)/(a2b4z3) is

A) b2x4a6z B) b3x2a4z3
C) b3x5a5z2 D) bazx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) b3x5a5z2

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If a - b = -1 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a3- b3?

A) 33 B) -19
C) 18 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -19

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A line passing through the origin perpendicularly cuts the line 2x + 3y = 6 at point M. Find M?

A) (6/11, 9/11) B) (6/7, 9/7)
C) (6/11, -9/11) D) (-6/7, 9/7)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (6/11, 9/11)

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What is the value of tanπ4+A×tan3π4+A ?

A) 1 B) 0
C) cot A/2 D) – 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) – 1

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