Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Triangle PQR is inscribed in a circle such that P, Q and R lie on the circumference. If PQ is the diameter of the circle and ∠PQR = 40°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠QPR?

A) 40 B) 45
C) 50 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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The price of an article is discounted by 25%, to restore to its original value, the new price must be increased by

A) 57 percent B) 36.31 percent
C) 71.25 percent D) 33.33 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33.33 percent

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If 6x + 4(2-x) > 3x -2 > 5x/2 - x/4; then value of x is

A) 0 B) 1
C) 3 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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If a:b = 3:8, find the value of (5a ­ 3b)/(2a + b).

A) 9/14 B) 14/9
C) -9/14 D) -14/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -9/14

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The point P(5,-2) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 2:5. What is the value of x and y?

A) x = -7; y = 7 B) x = 3; y = -3
C) x = 7; y = -7 D)  x = -3; y = 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x = 7; y = -7

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30% of a number exceeds 25% of the same number by 27. What is the value of the number?

A) 540 B) 270
C) 108 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 540

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If the side of a square is increased by 20%, then what will be the percentage increase in its perimeter?

 

A) 20 B) 40
C) 100 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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If the ratio of cost price and selling price be 10:11, then the profit percentage is

A) 1% B) 10%
C) 5% D) 8%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10%

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