Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the given figure, PQRS is a square inscribed in a circle of radius 4 cm. PQ is produced till point Y. From Y a tangent is drawn to the circle at point R. What is the length (in cm) of SY ?

A) 4√10 B) 2√10
C) 6√10 D) 3√5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4√10

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What is the least number of complete years in which a sum of money put out at 40% annual compound interest will be more than trebled?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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Two numbers are more than the third number by 16.25% and 55% respectively. First number is what percentage of the second number?

A) 85 B) 81.5
C) 75 D) 61.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 75

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A wholesaler had 200 dozens of mangoes. He sold some of these mangoes at 20% profit and the rest at 10% profit, so that he made 13% profit on selling all the mangoes. How many mangoes (in dozens) did he sell at 20% profit?

A) 140 B) 60
C) 80 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60

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Vijay can do a work in 8 hours. Vijay and Puneet together can do the same work in 6 hours. Puneet and Sachin together can do the same work in 4 hours. Sachin alone can complete the same work in how many hours?

A) 22/5 B) 28/5
C) 24/5 D) 26/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 24/5

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If x3  y3 = 81 and x – y = 3, then what is the value of x2 + y2?

A) 18 B) 21
C) 27 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 21

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In the given figure, ABCDEF is a regular hexagon whose side is 6 cm. APF, QAB, DCR and DES are equilateral triangles. What is the area (in sq.cm) of the shaded region?

A) 24√3 B) 18√3
C) 72√3 D) 36√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 72√3

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A company, at the time of inflation reduced the staff in the ratio 5 : 3 and average salary per employee is increased in the ratio 7 : 8. By doing so, the company saved Rs 55000. What was the initial expenditure (in Rs) of company?

A) 155000 B) 160000
C) 175000 D) 215000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 160000

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