Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:5 and their HCF is 18. Their LCM is

A) 180 B) 36
C) 90 D) 188
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 180

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10 2009
Q:

Common factor of 24b6c8d2, 18a6c2d4, 12a4b4 is

A) 72a2b2c2d2 B) 72a6b6c8d4
C) 6a2b2 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 72a6b6c8d4

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2 2009
Q:

What is the value of Cot 60°- Sec 45°?

A) (√2 - √3)/√6 B) (√3 - 3√2)/3
C) (1 - 2√2)/2 D) (1 - √3)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (√3 - 3√2)/3

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Q:

A shopkeeper by selling 8 iphones, earns a profit equal to the selling price of 3 iphones. His profit percentage is

A) 60 percent B) 37.5 percent
C) 75 percent D) 15 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60 percent

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0 2009
Q:

P bought an article for Rs. 1600 and sold it at a profit of 10%. What would have been the increase in the profit percent if it was sold for Rs. 1840?

A) 5% B) 10%
C) 12% D) 15%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5%

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4 2009
Q:

Ravindra walks at 6 km/hr and Riya cycles at 11 km/hr towards each other. What was the distance between them when they started if they meet after 42 minutes?

A) 17.9 kms B) 14.9 kms
C) 8.9 kms D) 11.9 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11.9 kms

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1 2009
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A and B invest Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2400 respectively in a business. If after one year there is a loss of Rs. 720, how much loss will B bear? (Loss or Profit is in proportion to their investments)

A) Rs. 72 B) Rs. 320
C) Rs..400 D) Rs. 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 320

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2 2008
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A fan was sold for Rs. 3600 at a loss of 4%. What would be the gain or loss percent ifit was sold for Rs. 4200?

A) Gain 10% B) Gain 12%
C) Loss 12% D) Loss 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gain 12%

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