Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Both S.I. and C.I. is calculated with a similar rate of 10% per annum on a sum of rupees. If C.I. is calculated yearly for two years, then for what period must S.I. be evaluated such that S.I. = C.I.?

A) 4.2 years B) 2.1 years
C) 1.1 years D) 1.4 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.1 years

Explanation:

Let time period of S.I. be T years.

Then for a principal amount, say P,

ATQ, as, S.I. = C.I. for rate =10%p.a. and

time for C.I. = 2(P x 10 x T)/100 = P{[ (100+10)/100 ]2-1}T/10 = [ 110/100 ]2–1 = [(11/10)2–1] = (121-100)/100T/10 = 21/100T = 21/10 = 2.1 years

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The area of the largest triangle that can be inscribed in a semicircle of radius 6m is

A) 36 sq.m B) 72 sq.m
C) 18 sq.m D) 12 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36 sq.m

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Q:

25% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 8% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 35.75 percent B) 35 percent
C) 31 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 31 percent

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Two successive discounts of 10% and 25% are given by Raman on a shirt. If the marked price of the shirt is Rs 600, then what is the value (in Rs) of discount?

 

A) 195   B) 185  
C) 155   D) 135
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 195  

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Q:

How many times in a week does both the hands of the clock will coincide with each other?

A) 84 B) 160
C) 56 D) 168
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 168

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 11:16, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 19:9. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 209:144 B) increased in the ratio 144:209
C) increased in the ratio 99:304 D) decreased in the ratio 304:99
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) decreased in the ratio 209:144

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A merchant marks the price of his articles 20% above the cost price. If he allows 20% discount, then what is the profit or loss percentage?

A) 2% loss B) 4% profit
C) 4% loss D) No profit/loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4% loss

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A train of length 100 m crosses another train of length 150 m, running on a parallel track in the opposite direction in 9 seconds. If the speed of trainhaving length 150 m is 40 km/hr, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of the other train?

A) 30 B) 48
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60

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