Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the difference of the factors of the expression x2 + (1/x2) – 6?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4

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The age of Dr. Pandey is four times the age of his son. After 10 years , the age of Dr. Pandey will be twice the age of his son . The present age of Dr. Pandey's son is

A) 4 years B) 5 years
C) 6 years D) 8 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 years

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Two numbers are 35% and 40% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 7.69 percent B) 5 percent
C) 8.33 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8.33 percent

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A sum of Rs. 3000 yields an interest of Rs. 1080 at 12% per annum simple interest in how many years ?

A) 4 Years B) 3 Years
C) 5 Years D) 2.5 Years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 Years

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 14% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 10000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is

A) Rs 5000 B) Rs 1250
C) Rs 2000 D) Rs 2500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2500

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If x stands for addition, / stands for subtraction, + stands for multiplication and - stands for division, then what is the value of 20 x 8 / 8 - 4 + 2 ?

A) 24 B) 1
C) 20 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24

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Two chords AB and PQ of a circle intersect at D inside a circle. If AD = 4 cm, DB = 6 cm, QD = 3 cm, the length of PQ is equal to

A) 11 cm B) 8 cm
C) 9 cm D) 10 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11 cm

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 200 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed
of the thief as 8 km/hr and that of police man as 10 km/hr. How far the thief would have run, before he is over ­taken?

A) 640 metres B) 800 metres
C) 960 metres D) 480 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 800 metres

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