Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 21% of an electricity bill is discounted, Rs 1817 is still to be paid. How much was the original bill amount?

A) Rs 1502 B) Rs 2336
C) Rs 2300 D) Rs 1538
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 2300

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Marked price of an item is Rs 500. On purchase of 2 items discount is 8%, on purchase of 3 items discount is 16%. Radha buys 5 items, what is the effective discount?

A) 20.4 percent B) 23.25 percent
C) 12.8 percent D) 35 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.8 percent

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) ACE B) ONE
C) EON D) RED
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RED

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Rohan borrowed a certain sum of money at simple interest. Rate of interest was 3% per annum for first 3 years, 4% per annum for next 5 years and 6% per annum for next 7 years. If he paid Rs 2059 as interest, then what is the sum borrowed (in Rs)?

A) 2400 B) 2500
C) 2900 D) 3100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2900

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To travel 648 km, an Express train takes 12 hours more than Rajdhani. If however, the speed of the Express train is doubled, it takes 6 hours less than Rajdhani. The speed of Rajdhani is _____.

A) 36 km/hr B) 18 km/hr
C) 45 km/hr D) 27 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27 km/hr

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A batsman has a certain average of runs for 12 innings. In the 13th inning he scores 96 runs thereby increasing his average by 5 runs. What will be his average after 13th inning?

A) 28 B) 32
C) 36 D) 42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Mobile B) Computer
C) Fountain Pen D) Television
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fountain Pen

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What is the value of (1/√2) Cot 45° + (1/√3) Cosec 60°?

A) (√6 + 1)/√3 B) √3
C) (1 + 3√2)/√3 D) (3 + 2√2)/3√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (3 + 2√2)/3√2

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