Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A dealer marks his goods 20% above cost price. He then allows some discount on it and makes a profit of 8%. The rate of discount is

A) 4% B) 6%
C) 10% D) 12%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10%

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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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In what ratio is the segment joining the points (2,5) and (­6,­10) divided by the y­axis?

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

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If a - b = 2 and ab = 15, then what is the value of a3- b3?

A) 152 B) 112
C) 108 D) 98
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 98

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What is the slope of the line, perpendicular to the line 3x - 6y = 4?

A) -2 B) 2
C) 2/3 D) -2/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -2

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

A) Figure – Rectangle B) Ornament – Ring
C) Vehicle – Scooter D) Necklace – Ornament
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Necklace – Ornament

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Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

A) Horse : Calf B) Deer : Fawn
C) Fish : Fry D) Goat : Kid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Horse : Calf

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The time taken by a train 160 m long, running at 72 km/hr, in crossing an electric pole is

A) 8 sec B) 9 sec
C) 6 sec D) 4 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8 sec

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