Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 2961. If both schemes have 23% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs)of simple interest scheme?

A) 500 B) 1100
C) 700 D) 900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 700

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Two cars travel from city A to city B at a speed of 36 and 54 km/hr respectively. If one car takes 3.5 hours lesser time than the other car for the journey, then the distance between City A and City B is

A) 454 km B) 567 km
C) 302 km D) 378 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 378 km

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Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Apple B) Mango
C) Orange D) Almond
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Almond

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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 x = 2+32-3, then what is the value of x2+x-9 ?

A) 0 B) 3√2
C) 3√3 D) 5√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5√3

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Marked price of an item is Rs 500. On purchase of 2 items discount is 8%, on purchase of 3 items discount is 16%. Radha buys 5 items, what is the effective discount?

A) 20.4 percent B) 23.25 percent
C) 12.8 percent D) 35 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.8 percent

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An angle is (2/3)rd of its supplementary angle. What is the measure of the angle?

A) 108° B) 72°
C) 54° D) 36°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 72°

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The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle are 26 cm and 10 cm respectively. Find its perimeter (in cm).

A) 68 B) 136
C) 43 D) 86
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 68

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