Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the equation of the line which intercepts x­axis and y­axis at 3/4 and ­2/3 respectively?

A) 8x + 9y = 6 B) 9x + 8y = 12
C) 8x ­- 9y = 6 D) 9x + 8y = ­-12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8x ­- 9y = 6

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The ratio of marks obtained by a student was 1:2:3. The school decided to allow grace marks of 5% for each subject. Find the student's new ratio.

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

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72% of a number is 90. What is the number?

A) 120 B) 125
C) 130 D) 124
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 125

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Red – Colour B) Colour – Green
C) Pink – Colour D) Blue – Colour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Colour – Green

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) GJMP B) HKNR
C) PSVY D) NQTW
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) HKNR

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Q:

The compound interest on Rs. 4000 for 4 years at 10% per annum will be

A) Rs. 1856.40 B) Rs. 1600
C) Rs. 1856 D) Rs. 1756.60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1856.40

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 22472, and Rs 23820.32 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 3 percent B) 6 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 percent

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Pipe A can fill an empty cistern in 4 hours while along with Pipe B it can fill it up in 3 hours. Only Pipe A is turned on for an hour after which Pipe B is also turned on. How much total time will it take to fill up the cistern?

A) 3 hrs 20 min B) 3 hrs 25 min
C) 3 hrs 15 min D) 3 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3 hrs 15 min

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