Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If in 3 years at simple interest the principal increases by 18%, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) earned on Rs. 25,000 in 3 years at the same rate?

A) 4775.4 B) 5774.4
C) 4557.4 D) 5575.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4775.4

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The total cost of a microwave oven with mixer was Rs 36750. The mixer was sold at a profit of 32% and the microwave oven at a loss of 22%. If the sale price was the same in both the items, then the cost price of the cheaper item was _____.

A) Rs 13100 B) Rs 18375
C) Rs 13650 D) Rs 16850
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 13650

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What is the value of 10% of 150% of 400?

A) 600 B) 50
C) 500 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60

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If (x – y) = 7, then what is the value of (x  15)3  (y  8)3?

A) 0 B) 343
C) 392 D) 399
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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The marked price of a sofa set is Rs 4800 which is sold at Rs 3672 at two successive discounts. If the first discount is 10%, then what will be the second discount (in %)?

A) 13 B) 15
C) 14 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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If (x + y):(x - y) = 11:1, find value of (5x + 3y)/(x - 2y).

A) 45/4 B) 4/45
C) -45/4 D) -4/45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -45/4

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A man travelled a distance of 50 km in 8 hours. He travelled partly on foot at 5 km/hr and partly on bicycle at 7 km/hr. What is the distance (in kms) travelled on foot?

A) 20 B) 25
C) 15 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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Sum of a fraction and thrice its reciprocal is 31/6. What is the fraction?

A) 2/9 B) 9/4
C) 9/2 D) 4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9/2

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