Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A sum of Rs 4000 becomes Rs 5800 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 2 years?

 

A) 4430   B) 5450  
C) 5290   D) 4970
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5290  

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Point P is the midpoint of seg AB. Co­-ordinates of P are (­-1,1) and A are (4,3). What are the co-­ordinates of point B?

A) (6, 1) B) (-­6, ­1)
C) (6, ­-1) D) (­-6, -1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (­-6, -1)

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 Out of two numbers, 65% of the smaller number is equal to 45% of the larger number. If the sum of the numbers is 2574, then what is the value of larger number? 

 

A) 1521   B) 1471  
C) 1641 D) 1419
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1521  

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What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (3 , -4) and (-2 , 5)?

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

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Find the greatest four digit number when divided by 8, 12, 16 leaves 2 as remainder in every case?

A) 9984 B) 9985
C) 9986 D) 9987
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9986

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Aparna changes the marked price of an item to 50% above its C.P. What % of discount allowed in approximately to gain 10%?

 

A) 27% B) 25%
C) 35% D) 37%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27%

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If P : Q = 9 : 7, then what is the value of (P – Q) : (P + Q)?

A) 1 : 2 B) 1 : 8
C) 1 : 4 D) 2 : 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 : 8

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In ΔABC, D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively. DE is parallel to BC. If lengths of AD, DB and DE are 9 cm, 6 cm and 5.4 cm respectively find length of BC?

A) 3.6 cm B) 4.8 cm
C) 11.2 cm D) 9 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9 cm

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