Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Which of the following quadratic equations has real roots?

A) 4x2 - 7x + 5 = 0 B) 5x2 - 11x + 7 = 0
C) 5x2 - 11x + 8 = 0 D) 2x2 - 7x + 5 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2x2 - 7x + 5 = 0

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Which of the following ratios can be the ratio of the sides of a right angled triangle?

A) 9:6:3 B) 13:12:5
C) 7:6:5 D) 5:3:2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13:12:5

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A train runs at 80 kmph for the first 40 km and the next 30 km at 60 kmph. Find the average speed.

A) 62 kmph B) 64 kmph
C) 65 kmph D) 70 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 70 kmph

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A product was sold foe Rs. 4,500 at a profit of 12.5%. What was the amount of profit?

A) Rs. 125 B) Rs. 250
C) Rs. 500 D) Rs. 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 500

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Cost price of an article is Rs 360. If the profit percentage is 32%, then what is the value (in Rs) of profit?

A) 126.2 B) 108.2
C) 115.2 D) 105.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 115.2

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Q:

If the loss of percent on article is 15%. Then the ratio of the cost price and sell price will be

A) 17:20 B) 20:17
C) 23:15 D) 15:23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20:17

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On selling 56 chairs, Mohan earns profit equal to the selling price of 6 chairs. What is the profit percentage?

 

A) 9.28 B) 10.71
C) 12 D) 13.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

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If 15 persons can do a job in 30 days, then 30 persons with twice the efficiency can do the same job in how many days?

A) 7 B) 3.5
C) 5 D) 7.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.5

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