Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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

A) Sun B) Mercury
C) Mars D) Venus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sun

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If 22, x, 88 are in a continued proportion, find the value of x.

A) 22 B) 33
C) 44 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 44

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A ladder 20 m long is leaning against a vertical wall. It makes an angle of 30 deg with the ground. How high on the wall does the ladder reach?

A) 10 m B) 17.32 m
C) 34.64 m D) 3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 m

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What is the value of xy if x - y = 3 and x2+y2=15?

A) 1 B) 3
C) 5 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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A defective piece of article which costs Rs. 1200 is being sold at a loss of 15%. If the price is further reduced by 5%, find the S.P?

A) Rs.960 B) Rs.990
C) Rs.1000 D) Rs.969
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.969

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The value of x for which the expressions 15 ­ 7x and 15x + 7 become equal is _____.

A) -4/11 B) 11/4
C) -11/4 D) 4/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4/11

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What is the reflection of the point (2, 3) in the line y = 4?

A) (2, 5) B) (2, -5)
C) (-2, -5) D) (-2, 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (2, 5)

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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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