Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Marked price of an item is Rs 900. On purchase of 2 items discount is 6%, on purchase of 3 items discount is 12%. Rajani buys 5 items, what is the effective discount?

A) 17.5 percent B) 9.6 percent
C) 35 percent D) 37 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9.6 percent

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When [x + (1/x)] = 5, then what is the value of [x – (1/x)]?

A) 11 B) ± √22
C) 21 D) ± √21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ± √21

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 10 B) 20
C) 15 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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Of three positive numbers, the ratio of first and second is 5 : 2, ratio of second and third is 5 : 4. The product of first and third is 1800. What is the sum of the three numbers?

A) 43 B) 133
C) 119 D) 129
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 129

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Cost of 4 pens, 6 note books and 9 files is Rs 305. Cost of 3 pens, 4 notebooks and 2 files is Rs 145. What is the cost (in Rs) of 5 pens, 8 notebooks and 16 files?

A) 415 B) 465
C) 440 D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 465

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If Cot θ = 21/20, then what is the value of Cosec θ?

A) 21/29 B) 29/21
C) 20/29 D) 29/20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 29/20

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DEF is right angled at E. If m∠F = 45°, then find the value of (cosecD - 1/√3).

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

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A batsman makes a score of 111 runs in the 10th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 5. What will be his average after the 10th match?

A) 66 B) 61
C) 62 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 66

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