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 Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A sum amounts to Rs 7727.104 at the rate of 12% per annum compounded annually after three years. What is the value of principal (in Rs)?

A) 5000 B) 5200
C) 5350 D) 5500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5500

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If the measure of the interior angle of a regular polygon is 1800, then how many sides does it have?

 

A)  6 B) 8
C) 9 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5

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Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Nylon B) Wool
C) Silk D) Cotton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nylon

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Consider  the  multiplication  999  ×  abc  =  def132  in  decimal  notation, where  a,  b,  c,  d,  e  and  f  are digits. What are the values of a, b, c, d, e and f respectively?

A) 6, 6, 8, 6, 8, 7 B) 8, 6, 8, 6, 7, 8
C) 6, 8, 8, 7, 8, 6 D) 8, 6, 8, 8, 6, 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8, 6, 8, 8, 6, 7

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If (x/y)a-4 = (y/x)2a-5, then what is the relation between x and y?

A) x > y B) Cannot be determined
C) x < y D) x = y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cannot be determined

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The average of fruits offered in a temple in a week was 75. The average of fruits offered in six days excluding Tuesday was 72. How many fruits were offered on Tuesday?

A) 90 B) 93
C) 72 D) 92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 93

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There were 35 studentsina hostel.Ifthenumber of studentsbe increased by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs 42 per day while the average expenditure of studentsis reduced by Rs 1. What was the initial expenditure on food per day?

A) Rs 432 B) Rs 442
C) Rs 420 D) Rs 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 420

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Let the original avg expenditure be x

Total expenditure = 35x

⇒35x + 42 = (x-1) X 42

⇒35x + 42 = 42x –42

⇒7x = 84

⇒x = 12

So, initial expenditure = 12 X 35 = 420

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A man sells an article at a profit of 35%. If he had bought it for 15% less price and sold it for Rs. 32 less, then he would have gained 40%. What is the initial cost price (in Rs) of the article?

A) 250 B) 200
C) 300 D) 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 200

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