Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If X+Y=3,XY=2, find the value of X3-Y3

A) 7 B) 3
C) 5 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7

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A, B and C invest to start a restaurant. The total investment was Rs 3 lakhs. B invested Rs 50,000 more than A and C invested Rs 25,000 less than B. If the profit at the end of the year was Rs 14,400 then what is C's share of the profit (in Rs)?

A) 3600 B) 4800
C) 6000 D)  7200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4800

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U and V started a business by investing amounts Rs 184000 and Rs 224000 respectively. If U’s share in the profit received at the end of year is Rs 20700, then what will be the total profit (in Rs) earned by them together?

A) 43200 B) 45900
C) 52300 D) 56400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45900

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A boy running at 10/9 th of his actual speed covers 39 km in 2 hours 20 minutes and 24 seconds. Find the actual speed of the boy (approx.)

A) 15 kmph B) 50 kmph
C) 39 kmph D) 150 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15 kmph

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Two points P and Q are at the distance of x and y (where y > x) respectively from the base of a building and on a straight line. If the angles of elevation of the top of the building from points P and Q are complementary, then what is the height of the building?

A) xy B) √( y/ x)
C) √( x/ y) D) √( xy)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √( xy)

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If x - y = -9 and xy = -20, then find x2 + y2 ?

A) 61 B) 41
C) 81 D) 51
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 41

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Compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at the rate of 11% per annum is Rs 1160.5. What will be the simple interest (in Rs) for the same
amount at the same rate of interest for 2 years?

 

A) 9000 B) 1000
C) 1100 D) 1050
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1100

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 1250 which is marked as Rs 1500, then what is the discount he is offering?

A) 20 percent B) 16.67 percent
C) 25 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16.67 percent

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