Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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30% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 10% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 40.7 percent B) 40 percent
C) 37 percent D) 13 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 37 percent

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If the arithmetic mean of two numbers is 7 and the geometric mean of the same two numbers is 2√10. Then find the numbers x and y respectively, such that x>y.

 

A) 4, 10 B) 2, 5
C) 5, 2 D) 10, 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10, 4

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You are given a question and two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the question.

Question:

What is the total age of the sisters 10 years from now?

Statements:

1. Lina is 20 years old now.

2. Lina's sister's age is twice that of the age of Lina.

A) Statement 1 alone is sufficient. B) Statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient.
C) Statement 2 alone is sufficient. D) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient.

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What should be the average speed of the car to cover a distance of 342 km in 1.9 hours?

A) 180 m/s B) 90 m/s
C) 50 m/s D) 100 m/s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50 m/s

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P and Q can do a project in 20 and 12 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 40% of the project if they work together?

A) 1.5 days B) 3 days
C) 6 days D) 9 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 days

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In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve boththe equations and give answers

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C) x < y D) x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x < y

Explanation:

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0(x -6)(2x -9)x =+6, +9/2

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0(y-7) (y-7)y = +7, +7y > x

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If 5x - 4 ≤ 2 - x and 4x + 5 > 2x - 5, then x can take which of the following values?

A) 3 B) 6
C) -7 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -1

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Compute : 1112 / 139 - 5

A) 557/67 B) -3
C) 556/67 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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