Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The marked price of a trouser is twice of the cost price. To earn 36% profit, what should be the value of discount (in percentage)?

 

A)  33 B)  32
C)  34 D)  36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  32

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A,B and C contract a work for Rs. 440. Together A and B are to do 9/11 of the work. The share of C should be:

A) 75 B) 90
C) 100 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 80

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Two numbers are 90% and 75% lesser than a third number. By what % should the first number be increased so that it becomes equal to the second number?

A) 250 B) 200
C) 150 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150

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In the given figure, OX, OY and OZ are perpendicular bisectors of the three sides of the triangle. If QPR = 65 deg and PQR = 60 deg, then what is the value (in deg) of QOR + POR ?

A) 250 B) 180
C) 210 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 250

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What is the value of ( 1/3 ­- cot60°) ?

A) (2­-√3)/2√3 B) (√2-­1)/√2
C) (1­-√3)/3 D) (√3­-4)/2√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (1­-√3)/3

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A missile travels at 1260 km/h. How many metres does it travel in one second?

A) 322 metres B) 369 metres
C) 384 metres D) 350 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 350 metres

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A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a profit of 33% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 20%. If the customer pays Rs 2,181.2, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 2050 B) Rs 2320
C) Rs 2712 D) Rs 1780
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 2050

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Rohit wants to earn 21% profit on a belt after offering 45% discount. By how much percentage more should he mark the price of his article above the costprice?

A) 75.45 B) 120
C) 66 D) 102.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120

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