Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 16% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 12000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is

A) Rs 5250 B) Rs 1325
C) Rs 2100 D) Rs 2625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2625

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The simple interest on a certain sum of money invested at a certain rate for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1200. The compound interest on the same sum of money invested at the same rate of interest for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1290. What was the principal?

A) Rs. 12000 B) Rs. 16000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 4000

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If x + 2(3-5x) > -1 - 2x < 5 - x/3; then the value of x is

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

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 8324 B) 9344
C) 7213 D) 8729
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9344

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If 1/(1 + cot2A) = x, then value of x is

A) sinA B) cosecA
C) cosA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sinA

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The sum of the parallel sides of a trapezium is 12.4 cm. If the distance between the parallel sides is 3.5 cm, what is the area of this trapezium?

A) 43.4 sq cm B) 86.8 sq cm
C) 130.2 sq cm D) 21.7 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21.7 sq cm

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What is the value of a-b when a2+b2-6a-6b+18 = 0 ?

A) 0 B) 3
C) 6 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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If sum of Rs.1000 amount to Rs.1331 in 3 years, compounded annually. Then, find the rate of interest per annum?

A) 15% B) 30%
C) 10% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10%

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