Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Qamar gained 16% on the resale of a used stereo. If he purchased the item for Rs. 1500, how much did he sell it for?

A) Rs. 1740 B) Rs. 1660
C) Rs. 1600 D) Rs. 1820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1740

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If x/2 - [4(15/2 - x/3)]/3 = -x/18, then what is the value of x?

A) -10 B) 9/8
C) 10 D) -9/8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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For triangle ABC, what would be the equation of median AD if co-ordinates of A, B and C are (-5,4), (-4,0) and (-2,2) respectively?

A) 3x - 2y = -11 B) 3x + 2y = 7
C) 3x + 2y = -7 D) 3x - 2y = 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3x + 2y = -7

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P, Q and R are partners in a company. In any year P receives 1/9 part of profit, Q receives 1/6 part of profit and R receives Rs 130000. How much amount (in Rs) will P get as profit?

A) 40000 B) 36000
C) 18000 D) 20000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20000

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α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation x2  x  1 = 0. What is the value of α8 + β8?

A) 47 B) 54
C) 59 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 47

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The sum of the digits of a 2­digit number is 17. If we add 9 to the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. Find the number.

A) 89 B) 98
C) 78 D) 87
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 89

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In a triangle PQR, the side QR is extended to S. ∠QPR = 72° and ∠PRS = 110°, then the value of ∠PQR is

A) 38° B) 32°
C) 25° D) 29°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 38°

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Two circles touch externally. The sum of their areas is 130π sq.cm and the distance between their centers is 14 cm. The radius of the bigger circle is

A) 22 cm B) 11 cm
C) 33 cm D) 44 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11 cm

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