Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If [2(4x/5 - 3/4)]/3 - 5/3 = -1/6, then the value of x is?

A) 4/15 B) -15/4
C) -4/15 D) 15/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15/4

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If (x  2)2 + (y + 3)2 + (z  15)2 = 0, then what is the value of x + y + z – 5?

A) 5 B) 9
C) 15 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

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What is the difference (in Rs) in Compound interest earned in 1 year on a sum of Rs 25,000 at 20% per annum compounded semi-annually and annually?

A) 125 B) 250
C) 500 D) 375
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250

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A sum of Rs 1200 amounts to Rs 1740 in 3 years at simple interest. If rate of interest is increased by 3%, then what will be the new amount (in Rs)?

A) 1848 B) 1946
C) 1812 D) 1924
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1848

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In a triangle XYZ , which of the following conditions is true

A) XY ­ YZ > ZX B) XY + YZ < ZX
C) XY ­ YZ < XZ D) XY + ZX < YZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) XY ­ YZ < XZ

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Three years ago, the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 years. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is the same today. The present age of the baby is

A) 2 years B) 2.4 years
C) 3 years D) 1.5 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 years

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The lengths of the two diagonals of a rhombus are 5 cm and 12 cm. Find its area (in cm2)

A) 30 B) 15
C) 60 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

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Find the least number which must be subtracted from 18265 to make it a perfect square

A) 30 B) 38
C) 40 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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