Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at the rate of 11% per annum is Rs 1160.5. What will be the simple interest (in Rs) for the same
amount at the same rate of interest for 2 years?

 

A) 9000 B) 1000
C) 1100 D) 1050
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1100

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A bank offers 10% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 3600 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is.

A) Rs 1116 B) Rs 2232
C) Rs 558 D) Rs 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1116

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Rajesh buys a table of Rs 900 and sells it. Rajesh gives two successive discount of 10% and 20% to the customer. What will be the selling price (in Rs) of the table?

A) 568 B) 648
C) 728 D) 668
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 648

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The ratio of present ages of R and S is 6:7. Before 12 years the ratio of their ages was 9:11. What is R's present age (in years)?

A) 56 B) 48
C) 36 D) 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48

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Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.
(A) 52­61 (B) 43­54 (C ) 72­83 (D) 18­29

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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If the selling price is Rs 855 after getting a discount of 5%, what was the marked price?

A) Rs 897.75 B) Rs 812.25
C) Rs 814 D) Rs 900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 900

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If x2+ x = 19, then what is the value of (x + 5)2+ [1/(x + 5)2]?

A) 77 B) 79
C) 81 D) 83
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 79

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Two cyclists A and B start cycling at 21 km/hr and 24 km/hr towards each other. They meet after 1 hour and 12 minutes. How far (in km) were they from each other when they started?

A) 48 B) 42
C) 54 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 54

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