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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The ratio of present ages of Rambha and Sarvesh is 8:5. After 7 years the ratio of their ages will be 5:4. What is Rambha's present age?

A) 5 B) 30
C) 8 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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If a + b = 10 and ab = 21, then the value of (a - b)2 is

A) 15 B) 16
C) 17 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

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An angle is smaller than its supplementary angle by 70°. What is the measure of the angle?

A) 125° B) 55°
C) 80° D) 10°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 55°

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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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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 1600?

A) 1920 B) 2000
C) 2120 D) 2200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1920

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In a ABC, BC is extended upto D, ACD =120°, B = 1/2 A. Then A is

A) 60° B) 75°
C) 80° D) 90°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 80°

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Average of 14 numbers is 32. If the average of last 5 numbers is 26, then what is the average of the remaining numbers?

A) 35.33 B) 41.33
C) 27.5 D) 44.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 35.33

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