Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Raman can do a work in 5 days, Jatin can do the same work in 7 days and Sachin can do the same work in 9 days. If they do the same work together and they are paid Rs 2860, then what is the share (in Rs) of Raman?

A) 1260 B) 700
C) 900 D) 870
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1260

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In a circle, a diameter AB and a chord PQ (which is not a diameter) intersect each other at X perpendicularly. If AX : BX = 3 : 2 and the radius of the circle is 5 cm, then the length of chord PQ is

A) 2√13 cm B) 5√3 cm
C) 4√6 cm D) 6√5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4√6 cm

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In a trapezium ABCD, AB and DC are parallel sides and ∠ ADC = 90°. If AB = 15 cm, CD = 40 cm and diagonal AC = 41 cm. Then the area of the trapezium ABCD is

A) 245 cm2 B) 240 cm2
C) 247.5 cm2 D) 250 cm2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 247.5 cm2

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10% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 5% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 15.225 percent B) 14.5 percent
C) 15 percent D) 5.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 14.5 percent

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Q:

(1155) +(18 − 6) × 9 =?

A) 113 B) 115
C) 100 D) 110
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 113

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Given,(1155) +(18 − 6) =?

                                 =5 + 12 × 9
                                 =5 + 108

                                 =113

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The price of an article is cut by 24%, to restore to its original value, the new price must he increased by ______.

A) 24 percent B) 19.35 percent
C) 30 percent D) 31.58 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 31.58 percent

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If 3/4 of the weight of a brick is 7/8 kg, then 5/7 of the weight of the brick will be

A) 20/21 kg B) 5/6 kg
C) 5/8 kg D) 15/32 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/6 kg

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If a sum of Rs.12500 is invested for 1 year at 12% per annum interest being compounded semi­-annually, then interest earned is

A) Rs.1505 B) Rs.1535
C) Rs.1545 D) Rs.1550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.1545

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