Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average weight of P, Q and R is 71 kg. If the average weight of P and Q be 66 kg and that of Q and R be 76.5 kg, then the weight (in kg) of Q is.

A) 60 B) 72
C) 81 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 72

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Of the 3 numbers whose average is 112, the first is 3/13 times the sum of other 2. The first number is _____.

A) 63 B) 95
C) 42 D) 126
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 63

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The fraction from the ones listed below that will NOT lead to a recurring decimal is

A) 8/56 B) 6/56
C) 4/56 D) 7/56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/56

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Which of the following will yield a recurring decimal?

A) 21/90 B) 21/60
C) 21/30 D) 21/120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21/90

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The point P(-­4,1) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 3:2. Find x and y?

A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3 B) x = ­-10; y = ­-5/3
C) x = 10; y = 5/3 D) x = 10; y = ­-5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3

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One of four words is a class to which the other three belong. Identify the class.

A) Hawaii B) Cuba
C) Island D) Greenland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Island

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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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A can paint a house in 42 days and B can do it in 21 days. Along with C, they can finish the job in 7 days only.C alone can do the painting job in how many days, ?

A) 9 B) 12
C) 14 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 14

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