Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Puneet purchases 5 dozens of oranges at the rate of Rs 120 per dozen. He sold each one of them at the rate of Rs 11.5. What is the profit (inpercentage) of Puneet?

A) 18 B) 30
C) 12 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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1 2011
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For an amount, simple interest at the rate of interest of 12% per annum for 6 years is Rs 25920. What will be the compound interest (in Rs) on same amount at the rate of interest of 8% per annum compounding annually for 2 years?

A) 4326.3 B) 5563.4
C) 5888.6 D) 5990.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5990.4

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0 2011
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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 2010
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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 2010
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ABCD is a kite where m∠A is 90° and m∠C is 60°. If length of AB is 6 cm, what is the length of diagonal AC?

A) 6(√2+√3) cm B) 2(√3+√6) cm
C) 2(√2+√3) cm D) 3(√2+√6) cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3(√2+√6) cm

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2 2010
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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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5 2010
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In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve boththe equations and give answers

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C) x < y D) x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x < y

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I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0(x -6)(2x -9)x =+6, +9/2

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0(y-7) (y-7)y = +7, +7y > x

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0 2010
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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