Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the difference (in Rs) between the compound interests on Rs. 1000 for 1 year at 10% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

A) 1.5 B) 0.5
C) 2.5 D) 3.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5

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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 1600?

A) 1920 B) 2000
C) 2120 D) 2200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1920

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Length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 40% and 70% respectively. What will be the percentage increase in the area of rectangle?

A) 118 B) 110
C) 138 D) 128
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 138

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The areas of two similar triangles ΔABC and ΔPQR are 36 sq cms and 9 sq cms respectively. If PQ = 4 cm then what is the length of AB (in cm)?

A) 16 B) 12
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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The measures of the four angles of a quadilateral are in the ratio 3:4:5:6. What is the measure of the biggest angle?

A) 120° B) 100°
C) 80° D) 60°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 120°

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:5 and area of ΔADE is 8 cm sq, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 98 B) 94
C) 90 D) 86
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90

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ΔDEF is right angled at E. If cosD = 8/17, then what is the value of secF ?

A) 17/8 B) 8/17
C) 17/15 D) 15/17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17/15

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Car B is twice as fast as car A. If car A covers 90 km in 2 hours, what is the speed of car B?

A) 90 kmph B) 80 kmph
C) 100 kmph D) 70 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 90 kmph

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