Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the successive discounts be 20% , 10% and 5% , then the single equivalent rate of discount is

A) 31.6% B) 31.5%
C) 31% D) 31.4%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31.6%

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0 1918
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A loan of Rs. 305 was taken at a certain rate per annum of compound interest, for 3 years. After 3 years the amount repaid was Rs. 670, calculate the rate of compound interest.

A) 30% B) 35%
C) 33% D) 25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30%

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9 1917
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A Number is increased by 20%. To get back to the orignal number, the increased number is to be reduced by

A) 20% B) 21%
C) 16 2/3% D) 14 1/3%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16 2/3%

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A, B and C are three points on a circle with centre O. The tangent at C meets BA produced at T. If ∠ATC = 30° and ∠ACT = 48°,then what is the value of ∠AOB ?

A) 78° B) 96°
C) 102° D) 108°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 108°

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0 1917
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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 31 – 33 B) 33 – 35
C) 37 – 39 D) 35 – 39
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35 – 39

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0 1917
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Each question contains Quantity I and Quantity II. Read the contents clearly and answer your questions accordingly.

Quantity I: The Sl on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 5% per annum is Rs 4800. Then the principle is?

Quantity II: The Cl on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 6% per annum is Rs. 3708. Then the principle is?

A) Quantity I > Quantity II B) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
C) Quantity I < Quantity II D) Quantity I < Quantity II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Quantity I > Quantity II

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Quantity I=15% of Principle=4800 

Principle=Rs.32000

Quantity II=12.36% of Principle =3708 

Principle=Rs.30000

Hence Quantity I > Quantity II 

 

 

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1 1917
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If a wholesaler, sells a box of chocolates at Rs 960 he gains 20%. Now if he decides to sell it at Rs 1120, what is his profit percentage?

A) 30 B) 40
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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The length and breadth of a rectangle are 24 cm and 7 cm respectively. What must be the length of its diagonal (in cm)?

A) 50 B) 28
C) 25 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25

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0 1916