Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If x - 1/x = 1 then what is the value of 1x1x-1-1x+1+1x2+1-1x2-1?

A) ±√5 B) 2/5
C) ±2/√5 D) ±√5/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ±2/√5

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If the selling price is doubled, the profit triples. The profit percent is

A) 66.6% B) 150%
C) 100% D) 190%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100%

Explanation:

Let CP be x and SP be y.

3(y –x) = (2y –x)y = 2x

Profit = y –x = 2x –x = x

Profit% = x/x X 100 = 100%

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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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Selling price of a table is Rs 2808. If profit percentage is 17%, then what is the cost price (in Rs) of table?

A) 2288 B) 2300
C) 2400 D) 3285
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2400

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Q:

The area of an equilateral triangle is 25√3 sq.cm. Find its side (in cm).

A) 10 B) 5
C) 20 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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Q:

The sum of two numbers is 7 and the sum their squares is 23, their product is equal to:

A) 10 B) 11
C) 12 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Baseball B) Football
C) Hockey D) Snooker
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Snooker

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Q:

Choose the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) MPS B) WZC
C) FHJ D) ADG
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) FHJ

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