Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 16% per annum is Rs 320. What is the value of given sum (in Rs)?

A) 25000 B) 50000
C) 37500 D) 12500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12500

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The sum of a fraction and 3 times its reciprocal is 31/6. What is the fraction?

A) 2/9 B) 9/2
C) 5/4 D) 4/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9/2

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A shopkeeper sells wheat at a profit of 20% and for weighing uses a weight which is 10% less than the actual weight. What is his total profit percentage?

 

A) 31.24 B) 37.5  
C) 30   D) 33.33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33.33

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Δ DEF is right angled at E. If m∠F = 45°, then what is the value of 2 Sin F x Cot F?

A) √2 B) 2
C) 1/√2 D) 1/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) √2

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If cos -4π/3 = x, then the value of x is

A) √3/2 B) 1/2
C) -√3/2 D) -1/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -1/2

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If (-1/2) * ( x - 5) + 3 = -5/2, then what is the value of x?

A) 16 B) 4
C) -6 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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Q:

What is the value of sin ­-300°?

A) 1 B) √3/2
C) ­1/2 D) √3/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √3/2

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In what ratio is the segment joining (-1,-12) and (3,4) divided by the x-axis?

A) 1:3 B) 3:2
C) 3:1 D) 2:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3:1

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