Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A contractor has got two orders A and B. On one (A) he spends Rs. 25,000 and makes a bill of Rs. 30,500. On the other (B) he makes a bill keeping a profit of 20%. Which of the two orders is more profitable to him?

A) B B) A
C) A nor B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) A

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Meghnad can do a piece of work in 45 hours. If he is joined by Jayshri, who is 50% more efficient, in what time will they together finish the work?

A) 9 hours B) 6 hours
C) 12 hours D) 18 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18 hours

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The least number that must be subtracted from 1294 so that the remainder when divided by 9, 11, 13 will leave in each case the same remainder 6 is:

A) 2 B) 3
C) 1 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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The length of a string is 8 feet and 9 inches, which is divided into 3 equal parts. What is the length of each part in inches?

A) 31 B) 33
C) 35 D) 37
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35

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What is the value of Sin 30° + 2 Cos 30° ?

A) (2√2 + 3)/√6 B) (9 + 2√3)/9
C) (1 + 2√3)/2 D) (2√6 + 1)/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (1 + 2√3)/2

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In new government policy, the price of onion is raised by 35%. By what % should a person reduce onion consumption so that the expenditure on it does not increase?

A) 25% B) 29%
C) 26% D) 33%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 26%

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The LCM of 72 and 84 is:

A) 12 × 6 × 7 B) 6 × 2 × 7
C) 12 × 7 × 3 D) 72 × 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12 × 6 × 7

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

A) 2132 – 161 B) 2678 – 672
C) 4325 – 120 D) 6931 – 162
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2132 – 161

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