Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the difference of the compound interest and the simple interest on a sum of money for 3 years is Rs. 186. Find the sum of money, if the rate of interest in both case be 10%

A) Rs. 5500 B) Rs.7200
C) Rs.6500 D) Rs.6000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.6000

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Find a two digit number which is exactly three times the product of its digits?

A) 24 B) 12
C) 48 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24

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Which of the following equations has 3 as a root?

A) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 5x + 12 = 0
C) x2 + 3x + 12 = 0 D) x2 + 3x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0

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Find 2 consecutive natural numbers, sum of whose squares is 25.

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

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 18% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 9000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is:

A) Rs 3500 B) Rs 875
C) Rs 1750 D) Rs 1400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 1750

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The ratio of present ages of Rangitha and Shaheen is 6:5. After 12 years the ratio of their ages will be 7:6. What is Rangitha's present age?

A) 60 B) 55
C) 72 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 72

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The 4th term of an arithmetic progression is 15, 15th term is -29, find the 10th term?

A) -5 B) -13
C) -17 D) -9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -9

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A and B undertake a piece of work for Rs. 250 . A alone can do that work in 5 days and B alone can do that work in 15 days . With the help of C, they finish the work in 3 days . If every one gets paid in proportion to work done by them, the amount C will get is 

A) Rs.50 B) Rs.100
C) Rs.150 D) Rs.200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.50

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