Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between compound interest and simple interest on a sum for 2 year at 20% per annum is Rs 200. If the interest is compounded half yearly, then what is the difference (in Rs) between compound and simple interest for 1st year?

A) 50 B) 75
C) 100 D) 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 50

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

A) 1716 B) 2730
C) 3360 D) 4086
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4086

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What is the Compound interest on Rs. 5000 in 3 years, if the rate of interest is 4% for the first year, 3% for the second year and 2% for the third year?

A) Rs. 435.21 B) Rs. 453.12
C) Rs. 436.12 D) Rs. 463.12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 463.12

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Point P is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of P are (5,-4) and A are (7,0). What will be the co-ordinates of point B?

A) (3, -8) B) (-3, -8)
C) (3, 8) D) (-3, 8)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (3, -8)

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A retailer gets a discount of 40% on the printed price of an article. The retailer sells it at the printed price. His gain percent is

A) 40 B) 55
C) 66 2/3 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 66 2/3

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Junko sold an item for Rs. 220 at a loss of 12%. By how much should she have raised the price to make a profit of 10% ?

A) Rs. 25 B) Rs. 48.40
C) Rs. 44 D) Rs. 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 55

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A train 240 meters in length crosses a telegraph post in 16 seconds. The speed of the train is?

A) 50 Km/hr B) 52 Km/hr
C) 54 Km/hr D) 56 Km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 54 Km/hr

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