Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 16854, and Rs 17865.24 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 3 percent B) 12 percent
C) 6 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 percent

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When Vijay sells 12 pens, he gains the selling price of 2 pens. Calculate his % profit?

A) 15% B) 20%
C) 18% D) 12%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20%

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Q:

Which of the following equations has 3 as a root?

A) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 5x + 12 = 0
C) x2 + 3x + 12 = 0 D) x2 + 3x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0

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32% of a number exceeds 17% of the same number by 120. What is the value of the number?

A) 900 B) 860
C) 940 D) 800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 800

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Δ PQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 60°, what is the length of PR (in cm), if RQ = 4√3 cm?

A) 8 B) 4
C) 8/√3 D) 8√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8√3

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In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 90°. If cosP = 5/13, and PQ = 2.5cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side PR?

A) 6 B) 6.5
C) 4 D) 5.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6.5

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If x - √x = 20; Find the value of √x.

A) 5 B) 6
C) 8 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 25088, and Rs 28098.56 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 24 percent
C) 12 percent D) 19 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 percent

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