Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If selling price is Rs. 72 and Gain percentage = 20%, calculate the Cost Price.

A) Rs.60 B) Rs.58
C) Rs.61 D) Rs.59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.60

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The sum of present age of father and his son is 60 yrs. Six years ago, father's age was five times the age of the son. After 6 years, son's age will be?

A) 45 B) 25
C) 20 D) 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20

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If  a+1a2 = 3, then the value of a18+ a12+a6 + 1 is

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

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If x + [1/(x + 7)] = 0, then what is the value of x – [1/(x + 7)]?

A) 3√5 B) 3√5 – 7
C) 3√5 + 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3√5 – 7

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From a point on a bridge across the river, the angles of depression of the banks on opposite sides of the river are 30° and 45° respectively. If the bridge is at a height of 2.5m from the banks, then the width of the river is (take √3 = 1.732)

A) 5.83m B) 6.83m
C) 5.76m D) 6.87m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6.83m

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In simple interest rate per annum a certain sum amounts to Rs. 5,182 in 2 years and Rs. 5,832 in 3 years. The principal in rupees is

A) Rs. 2882 B) Rs. 5000
C) Rs. 3882 D) Rs. 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 3882

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In a mixture of 25 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 4:1. Another 3 litres of water is added to the mixture. The ratio of milk to water in the new mixture is

A) 5:1 B) 5:2
C) 5:3 D) 5:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5:2

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) UTS B) PNM
C) KIH D) FDC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) UTS

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