Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In what ratio must a mixture of 11% sugar strength be mixed with that of 25% sugar strength so as to get a new mixture of 13% sugar strength?

A) 5:1 B) 6:1
C) 7:2 D) 10:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6:1

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If ABCD is a trapezium, AC and BD are the diagonals intersecting each other at point O. Then AC : BD is

A) AB + AD : DC + BC B) AO - OC : OB - OD
C) AB : CD D) AD : BC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) AO - OC : OB - OD

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Two trains are moving in opposite directions with the same speed. If the length of each train is 120 metres and they cross each other in 12 seconds, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of each train?

A) 36 B) 45
C) 80 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36

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U, V and W together can make a chair in 20 minutes. U and V together can make it in 25 minutes. How much time will (in minutes) W alone take to make the chair?

 

A) 100   B) 90
C) 60 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100  

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

A) Xenon B) Hydrogen
C) Argon D) Helium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hydrogen

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What is the sum of the first 13 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is -10 and last term is 26?

A) 104 B) 140
C) 84 D) 98
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 104

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If the interest is compounded half-yearly, then what will be the compound interest (in Rs) on a sum of Rs 10000 for 1 year at the rate of 10% per annum?

A) 1250 B) 525
C) 1000 D) 1025
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1025

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A sum of Rs 4000 becomes Rs 5800 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 2 years?

 

A) 4430   B) 5450  
C) 5290   D) 4970
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5290  

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