Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If (x+a) is the H.C.F of 2x2+5x-12 and x2+x-12 then find the value of a.

A) -3 B) -2
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

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If the elevation of the Sun changes from 30° to 60° , then the difference between the lengths of shadows of a pole 15 m high, is

A) 7.5 m B) 15 m
C) 10√3 m D) 5√3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10√3 m

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A shop keeper allows 20% discount on the marked price on his articles. Find the marked price of an article for which he charges Rs. 740

A) Rs. 725 B) Rs. 875
C) Rs. 925 D) Rs. 1040
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 925

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Suresh goes on a trip on his motor-cycle and rides for 410 kms. If he rides for 5 hours at a speed of 50 km/hr, find at what speed he travels for the remaining 4 hours of the journey?

A) 47 km/hr B) 40 km/hr
C) 56 km/hr D) 48 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40 km/hr

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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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Q:

On selling 25 shirts, a retailer earns profit equal to the cost price of 8 shirts. What is the profit percentage?

A) 47.05 B) 32
C) 25 D) 34.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

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Q:

The cube of 105 is

A) 1157625 B) 1175625
C) 1185625 D) 1158625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1157625

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The sum of a non-zero number and 9 times its reciprocal is 10. What is the number?

A) 10 B) 11
C) 9 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

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