Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Neeraj's earning was decreased by 60% and after that subsequently increased by 60%. Find the final loss % on his earnings?

A) 12% B) 36%
C) 4% D) 5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36%

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A man buys 7 shirts at Rs 300 each, 2 trousers at Rs 450 each and 1 pair of shoes at Rs 500 each. What is the average expenditure (in Rs) per article?

A) 210 B) 250
C) 320 D) 350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 350

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Rakshanth is twice as good as tradesman as Verma and together they finish a piece of work in 19 days. In how many dayswill Verma alone finish the work?

A) 38 B) 57
C) 76 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 57

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What is the HCF of 36, 72 and 126?

A) 9 B) 36
C) 18 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

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The ratio between the weights of gold and silver in an alloy is 17:3. If the weight of silver in the alloy is 2.7 gm, find the weight of gold in the alloy?

A) 12.6 gm B) 15.3 gm
C) 18 gm D) 21.2 gm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15.3 gm

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If secA + tanA = a, then the value of cosA is

A) a2+12a B) 2aa2+1
C) a2-12a D) 2aa2-1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2aa2+1

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How many numbers divisible by 125 can be written by using all the digits 2,3,8,7,5 exactly once?

A) 4 B) 5
C) 6 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

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What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (-­4,­-6) and (2,­-3)?

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

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