Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In what time(in years) will Rs. 8000 amount to Rs. 9261 at 5% per annum, compounded annually?

A) 3 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3

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If a retailer offers a discount of 28% on the marked price of his goods and thus ends up selling at cost price, what was the % mark up?

A) 18.25 percent B) 22 percent
C) 38.88 percent D) 28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 38.88 percent

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

A) 9/4 B) 4/9
C) -9/4 D) -4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9/4

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If one root of the equation Ax2 +Bx + C = 0 is two and a half times the others, then which of the following is TRUE?

A) 7B2 = 3 CA B) 7B2 = 4 CA
C) 7B2 = 36 CA D) 10B2 = 49 CA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10B2 = 49 CA

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The price of a shirt after 15% discount, is Rs.119. What was the marked price of the shirt before discount

A) Rs.129 B) Rs.140
C) Rs.150 D) Rs.160
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.140

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What is the reflection of the point (5, -2) in the line y = -1?

A) (-7 , -2) B) (-5 , 0)
C) (5 , 0) D) (-7 , 2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (5 , 0)

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If x = 1/(√2+1) then the value of x2 + 2x - 1 is

A) 2√2 B) 4
C) 0 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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Q:

The time taken by a train 160 m long, running at 72 km/hr, in crossing an electric pole is

A) 8 sec B) 9 sec
C) 6 sec D) 4 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8 sec

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