Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A sum of Rs 5000 becomes Rs 8000 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?

 

A) 8640   B) 8260  
C) 8880   D) 9220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8640  

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

A) XYZ B) LMN
C) CDF D) RST
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) CDF

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A circle has points P, Q, R on a circle in such a way that angle PQR is 60 deg and angle QRP is 80 deg. Calculate the angle subtended by an arc QR at the centre.

 

A) 40 deg B) 80 deg
C) 100 deg D) 120 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80 deg

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What is the equation of the line passing through the point (0,­4) and making an angle of ­45° with the positive x­axis?

A) x + y = 4 B) x -­ y = - ­4
C) x + y = -­4 D) x ­- y = 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x + y = -­4

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Mr. Akbar sold a bus for Rs.20,400 with a loss of 15%. At what price should the price should the bus be sold to get a profit of 15%?

A) Rs.27,400 B) Rs.27,300
C) Rs.27,500 D) Rs.27,600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.27,600

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cosecP = 25/24, then what is the value of cotR ?

A) 25/7 B) 24/25
C) 7/24 D) 24/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24/7

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A man, rowing a boat, covers a distance of 16 km in two hours downstream. He covers half the distance in same amount of time when rowing upstream. Calculate the speed of the stream.

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

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

A) Border Security Force B) Central Reserve Police Force
C) Indo­Tibetan Border Police Force D) Indian Air Force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Indian Air Force

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