Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A machine depreciates in value each year at the rate of 10% of its previous value. However, every second year there is some maintenance work so that in that particular year, depreciation is only 5% of its previous value. If at the end of the fourth year, the value of the machine stands at Rs 1,46,205, then find the value of machine at the start of the first year.

A) Rs 1,90,000 B) Rs 2,00,000
C) Rs 1,95,000 D) Rs 1,98,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 2,00,000

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Seven years ago, the average age of A, B and C was 51 years. If A is 3 years older than B and B is 3 years older then C then the present ages of A, B and C are ( in year)

A) 61, 58 and 55 B) 54, 51, and 48
C) 55, 58, and 61 D) 48, 51 and 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 61, 58 and 55

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1 1945
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Ganesh invested an amount of Rs x in a fixed deposit scheme offering 5% per annum for 1st year and 15% per annum for 2nd year and received an amount of Rs 9660 after two years. What is the value of x (in Rs)?

A) 9000 B) 8000
C) 8500 D) 8200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8000

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If 3x - 10 = -(2x + 5), then the numerical value of (x - 4)3 is

A) 27 B) 125
C) -125 D) -27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -27

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Reduce 2530/1430 to lowest terms.

A) 47/17 B) 23/13
C) 47/19 D) 29/17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 23/13

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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 a + b + c = 11 and ab + bc + ca = 17, then what is the value of a3 + b3 + c3  3abc?

A) 121 B) 168
C) 300 D) 770
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 770

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Ram cycles 5 km in the south, and turns left to travel 5 km further. From there, he takes a right turn and travels 5 km more. How far is he from his original position?

A) 5 km B) 5√5 km
C) 10 km D) 6 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5√5 km

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