Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

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

A) Venus : Planet B) Moon : Satellite
C) Jupiter : Black Hole D) Sun : Star
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jupiter : Black Hole

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Q:

If on a Sale there is 40% discount on the marked price of Rs 1000, but the sale is done at Rs 510 only then what additional discount (in %) did the customer get?

A) 25 B) 15
C) 10 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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If a + b = 9 and a2+ b2= 61, then ab is

A) 20 B) 10
C) 81 D) 142
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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Q:

A certain sum of money triples itself in 5 years at simple interest. In how many years it will be five times?

A) 5 B) 8
C) 10 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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Q:

How many numbers are there from 2000 to 7000 which are both perfect squares and perfect cubes?

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

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A trader buys 500 kgs of cotton for Rs 9,000. 10% of this cotton is spoiled due to rain. At what rate (Rs/Kg) should he sell the rest to earn 10% profit?

A) 25 B) 30
C) 22 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22

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The brother is elder to his sister by 6 years. Seven years ago the product of their ages was 72. What is the age of the brother?

A) 13 years B) 12 years
C) 6 years D) 19 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 19 years

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Q:

When 0.090909.....is converted into a fraction, then the result is

A) 1/33 B) 1/11
C) 2/33 D) 6/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/11

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