Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The selling price of an item inclusive of a 10% profit was Rs.440. What would be the percentage loss if the item was sold for Rs. 370?

A) 7.5 B) 8
C) 6.25 D) 8.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.5

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What is the rate of interest if simple interest earned on a certain sum for the 3rd year is Rs 1,750 and compound interest earned for 2 years is Rs 3622.5?

A) 8 B) 9
C) 10 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

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

A) B B) N
C) P D) W
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) W

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In ΔXYZ measure of angle Y is 90 deg. If cot X = 5/12, and XY = 2.5 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side XZ?

A) 6 B) 4
C) 5.6 D) 6.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6.5

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If a + b + c = 9, ab + bc + ca = 26, a3 + b3 = 91, b3 + c3 = 72 and c3 + a3 = 35, then what is the value of abc?

A) 48 B) 24
C) 36 D) 42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

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Which of the following statements is not true?

A) The difference of two prime numbers, both greater than 2, is divisible by 2 B) For two different integers m, n and a prime number p, if p divides the product m × n, then p divides either m or n.
C)  If a number is of the form 6n –1 (n being a natural number), then its is a prime number. D) There is only one set of three prime numbers such that there is a gap of 2 between two adjacent prime numbers.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) There is only one set of three prime numbers such that there is a gap of 2 between two adjacent prime numbers.

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If 5% of (P + Q) = 20% of (P – Q), then P is what percentage of Q?

A) 133.33 B) 166.66
C) 150 D) 171.33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 166.66

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Due to inclement weather, an air plane reduced its speed by 300 Km/ hr, and reached the destination of 1200 km late by 2hrs. Then the schedule duration of the flight was.

A) 1 hour B) 1.5 hour
C) 2 hour D) 2.5 hour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2 hour

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