Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the amount on a certain principal in 3 years at 12% rate of interest compounded annually is Rs 12,000, what will be the amount (in Rs) after the 4th year?

A) 14330 B) 15440
C) 13440 D) 14550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13440

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P and Q are two alloys which are prepared by mixing tin and lead in the ratio of 12 : 5 and 4 : 3 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form athird alloy R, then what is the ratio of tin and lead in alloy R?

A) 84 : 65 B) 57 : 35
C) 76 : 43 D) 78 : 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 76 : 43

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A shopkeeper, sold cashew nuts at the rate Rs 1,260 a kg and bears a loss of 8%. Now if he decides to sell it at Rs 1,386 per kg, what will be the result?

A) 1.2 percent gain B) 2.4 percent gain
C) 1.2 percent loss D) 2.4 percent loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1.2 percent gain

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If xy = 48 and x2 + y2 = 100, then (x + y) is

A) 12 B) 16
C) 18 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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A student multiplied a number by 3/10 instead of 10/3. What is the percentage error in the calculation?

A) 1011.11 percent B) 45.5 percent
C) 91 percent D) 505.56 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 91 percent

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In each question two equations numbered I and II are given,you haveto solve both the equation and choose the correctanswer.

I. 5x2+ 28x = -15II. 3y2+ 11y + 6 = 0

A) X > Y B) X ≥ Y
C) X < Y D) X ≤ Y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

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5x^2+ 28x = -15x = (-3/5, -5)

II. 3y^2+ 11y + 6 = 0y = (-3, -2/3)

So Relationship cannot be established

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Q:

The area of the largest sphere ( in cm2) that can be drawn inside a square of side 18 cm is

A) 972Π B) 11664Π
C) 36Π D) 288Π
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 972Π

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The marked price of an article is 40% more than its cost price. If 15% discount is given on the marked price, then what will be the profit percentage?

A) 25 B) 15
C) 21 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 19

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