Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Deepti bought a set of cups for Rs. 175, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 161. What is the percentage of loss that she had to incur?

A) 16 B) 8
C) 7 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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Two numbers are 10% and 20% lesser than a third number respectively. By how much percent is the second number should be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 345 B) 375
C) 415 D) 315
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 315

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If Sec θ = 13/12, then Cot θ = ?

A) 12/5 B) 13/5
C) 5/13 D) 5/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12/5

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Two students appeared for an examination. One of them secured 13 marks more than the other and his marks were 76% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are

A) 19 and 6 B) 34 and 21
C) 102 and 89 D) 92 and 79
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19 and 6

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 12% per annum is Rs 900. What is the value of given sum (in Rs)?

A) 125000 B) 250000
C) 62500 D) 187500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 62500

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If 3√2 + √18 + √50 = 15.55, then what is the value of √32 + √72?

A) 13.22 B) 10.83
C) 14.13 D) 16.54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 14.13

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

A) FJ B) KO
C) RV D) WZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) WZ

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What is the reflection of the point (6, -3) in the line y = 2?

A) (-2 , -3) B) (6 , 7)
C) (-6 , 7) D) (-2 , 3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (6 , 7)

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