Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the rate of interest (in %) if simple interest earned on a certain sum for the 3rd year is Rs 2,000 and compound interest earned in 2 years is Rs 4,160?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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The average salary of male employees in a firm was Rs. 5200 and that of females was Rs. 4200. The mean salary of all the employees was Rs. 5000. What is the % of female employees?

A) 80% B) 20%
C) 40% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20%

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What is the value of tan­ -240°?

A) -√3 B) 1/√3
C) -1/√3 D) √3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -√3

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A spaceship travels at 1,260 km/h. How many metres does it travel in 1/10 th of a second?

A) 126 B) 35
C) 36 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35

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If a person has sold an article for Rs. 1300 and made a profit of 30%, find the cost price of the article.

A) Rs. 1000 B) Rs. 1200
C) Rs. 1250 D) Rs. 1100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1000

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 49 – 64 B) 576 – 729
C) 441 – 484 D) 100 – 121
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 576 – 729

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) PD B) LE
C) IC D) DB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) LE

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10% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 5% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 15.225 percent B) 14.5 percent
C) 15 percent D) 5.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 14.5 percent

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