Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A sum of money invested at simple interest becomes 13/10 of itself in 2 years and 6 months. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

 

A) 10 B) 15
C) 12 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

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Pipes A, B, and C are attached to an empty cistern. While the first two can fill the cistern in 4 and 10 hours, respectively, the third can drain the cistern, when filled, in 6 hours. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously when the cistern is three-fifth full, how many hours will be needed to fill the cistern?

A) 36/11 B) 48/11
C) 60/11 D) 24/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24/11

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The difference between compound interest and simple interest on an amount of Rs. 15,000 for 2 years is Rs. 96. The rate of interest per annum is?

A) 6% B) 7%
C) 8% D) 9%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8%

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Find equation of the perpendicular to segment joining the points A(0,4) and B(-5,9) and passing through the point P. Point P divides segment AB in the ratio 2:3.

A) x - y = 8 B) x - y = -8
C) x + y = -8 D) x + y = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x - y = -8

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A person borrows some money for 8 years at a rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5 : 8, then what is the rate ( inpercentage) of interest?

A) 10 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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A, B and C are employed to complete a work in Rs. 784. If A and B together complete 23/28 of the work. Calculate the wages (in Rs.) paid to C?

A) 280 B) 140
C) 70 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 140

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 65 B) 74
C) 83 D) 92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 83

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Veena B) Guitar
C) Violin D) Flute
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Flute

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