Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 5(4­-x) - ­4 < 3x - ­2 > 4x - 6; then the value of x is

A) 3 B) 1
C) 2 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3

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In how many months will Rs 8,000 yield Rs 2,648 as compound interest at 20% per annum compounded semi-annually?

A) 18 B) 24
C) 12 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

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If x2+ y2+ z2= xy + yz + zx, then what is the value of (7x + 3y – 5z)/5x?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 5 D) 33/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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In ABC, ∠A = 90°, AD  BC and AD = BD = 2 cm. The length of CD is

A) 3 cm B) 3.5 cm
C) 3.2 cm D) 2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.5 cm

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A does 1/2 as much work as B and C does1/2as much work as A and B together. If C alone can finish the work in 40 days, then together all will finish the work in

A) 30 days B) 40/3 days
C) 15 days D) 16 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40/3 days

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Q:

The Simplified form of (b3x2a4z3)*(b4x3a3z2)/(a2b4z3) is

A) b2x4a6z B) b3x2a4z3
C) b3x5a5z2 D) bazx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) b3x5a5z2

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Triangle ABC is similar to triangle PQR and AB : PQ = 2 : 3. AD is the median to the side BC in triangle ABC and PS is the median to the side QR in triangle PQR. What is the value of (BD/QS)2?

A) 3/5 B) 4/9
C) 2/3 D) 4/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4/9

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Q:

The price of rice has increased by 60%. In order to restore the original price, the new price must be reduced by

A) 33 1/3% B) 37 1/2%
C) 40% D) 45%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37 1/2%

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