Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If the selling price is doubled, the profit triples. The profit percent is

A) 66.6% B) 150%
C) 100% D) 190%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100%

Explanation:

Let CP be x and SP be y.

3(y –x) = (2y –x)y = 2x

Profit = y –x = 2x –x = x

Profit% = x/x X 100 = 100%

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given options.

 

A) 57 – 53 B) 47 – 41
C) 67 – 63 D) 71 – 67
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 47 – 41

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If x - 1/x = 1 then what is the value of 1x1x-1-1x+1+1x2+1-1x2-1?

A) ±√5 B) 2/5
C) ±2/√5 D) ±√5/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ±2/√5

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ΔABC is right angled at B. BD is the altitude. AD is 18 cm and DC is 50 cm. Find length of BD?

A) 30 cm B) 25 cm
C) 35 cm D) 15 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30 cm

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A photographer allows a discount of 10% on the advertised price of a camera. The price (in Rs) that must be marked on the camera, which cost him Rs 600, to make a profit of 20% would be

A) 650 B) 800
C) 700 D) 850
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 800

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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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The area of an equilateral triangle is 9√3 sq cm, find its perimeter?

A) 18 cm B) 9 cm
C) 9√3 cm D) 6√3 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18 cm

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A and B invest Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2400 respectively in a business. If after one year there is a loss of Rs. 720, how much loss will B bear? (Loss or Profit is in proportion to their investments)

A) Rs. 72 B) Rs. 320
C) Rs..400 D) Rs. 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 320

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