Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Mr. Kapur purchased two toy cycles for Rs 750 each. He sold these cycles, gaining 6% on one and losing 4% on the other. The gain or loss percent in the whole transaction is

A) 1% loss B) 1% gain
C) 1.5% loss D) 1.5 gain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1% gain

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O is the orthocentre ofABC, and if ∠BOC = 110° then ∠BAC will be

A) 110° B) 70°
C) 100° D) 90°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 70°

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Two numbers are 50% and 80% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 150 percent B) 60 percent
C) 30 percent D) 37.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150 percent

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If 3x + 4y – 11 = 18 and 8x – 6y + 12 = 6, then what is the value of 5x – 3y – 9?

A) 18 B) – 9
C) – 27 D) – 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) – 9

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In each question two equations numbered I and II are given,you haveto solve both the equation and choose the correctanswer.

I. x2+ 30x + 81 = 0

II.y2-9y -162 = 0

A) x > y B) x>y
C) x < y D) x
 
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Explanation:

x^2+ 30x + 81 = 0
x^2+ 27x + 3x + 81 = 0
x = -3, -27
y^2-9y -162 = 0
y^2-18y + 9y -162 = 0
y = -9, 18
Hence, no relationship can be established between x and y

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If [7(5x/3 - 3/2)]/2 + 3/2 = 1/4, then what is the value of x?

A) 35/24 B) 24/35
C) -24/35 D) -35/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24/35

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In an isosceles triangle, the length of each equal side is twice the length of the third side. The ratio of areas of the isosceles triangle and an equilateral triangle with same perimeter is

A) 30√5 : 100 B) 32√5 : 100
C) 36√5 : 100 D) 42√5 : 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36√5 : 100

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The area of a circle is 616 cm². What is its circumference (in cm).

A) 176 B) 88
C) 70 D) 140
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 88

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