Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If A is 40% more than B, then B is how much percent less than A?

A) 28.57 B) 40
C) 33.33 D) 66.66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28.57

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What is the value of (cos 40° – cos 140°)/(sin 80° + sin 20°)?

A) 2√3 B) 2/√3
C) 1/√3 D) √3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/√3

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Three triangles are marked out of a bigger triangle at the three vertices such that each side of each of the smaller triangles is one-third as long as each corresponding side of the bigger triangle. The ratio of the area of the three small triangles taken together to that of the rest of the bigger triangle is ?

A) 1:2 B) 1:3
C) 3:1 D) 1:9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1:2

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25% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code a customer wins 10% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 35.75 percent B) 32.5 percent
C) 35 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32.5 percent

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Area of circle is equal to the area of a rectangle having perimeter of 50 cms. and length more than the breadth by 3 cms. What is the diameter of the circle?

A) 7 cms B) 21 cms
C) 28 cms D) 14 cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14 cms

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Let the breadth of rectangle be x cm => Length of rectangle = (x+3) cm Now, perimeter =2(x+x+3) = 50 => 2x + 3 = 25 => x = 11 Thus, breadth = 11 cm and length = 14 cm Area of circle = Area of rectangle =>pi * r* r = 14 * 11 =>r*r = 14 * 11 * 7/22 =>r = 7 cm Diameter = 2 * 7 = 14 cm

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In 2 years at simple interest the principal increases by 8%. What will be the compound interest earned (in Rs) on Rs 10 lakhs in 2 years at the same rate?

A) 86000 B) 81600
C) 90000 D) 94000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 81600

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In the given figure, QRN = 40°, PQR = 46° and MN is a tangent at R. What is the value (in deg) of x, y and z respectively?

A) 40, 46, 94 B) 40, 50, 90
C) 46, 54, 80 D) 50, 40, 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40, 46, 94

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To dispose of the old stocks, a person sold a tea-set for Rs. 3420, which was 43% below the cost price. In order to make a profit of 10% the seller should have sold the set for Rs. ___ more.

A) Rs. 3180 B) Rs. 2580
C) Rs. 1812.60 D) Rs. 2664.42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 3180

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