Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two pipes, when working one at a time can fill a cistern in 2 hrs and 3 hrs, respectively while a third pipe can drain the cistern empty in 6 hrs. All the three pipes were opened together when the cistern was 1/6 full. How long will it take for the cistern to be completely full?

A) 1 hour B) 1 hour 30 min
C) 1 hour 20 min D) 1 hour 15 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 hour 15 min

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Two trains start moving from stations S and R. Both trains move towards each other at speeds of 35 km/hr and 42 km/hr respectively. When they meet each other, the second train has travelled 90 km more than the first. What is the distance (in km) between S and R?

 

A) 450 B) 990
C) 540 D) 1040
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 990

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A man buys 10 oranges for Rs. 3 and sells 8 for Rs. 3. Calculate his gain percent.

A) 20% B) 25%
C) 27% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25%

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If (x - 13)2 + (y - 4)2 = 0, then the value of y + xy - x ?

A) 11/13 B) 13/11
C) 16/9 D) 9/16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13/11

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If four angles of a quadrilateral are (6x-18), (80-4x), (4x+14), (12x-58), then find the value of the smallest angle of the quadrilateral.

A) 40 B) 100
C) 180 D) 200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40

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Sahil sold an item for Rs. 280 at a loss of 20%. The cost price of the item was

A) Rs. 336 B) Rs. 340
C) Rs. 350 D) Rs. 1400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 350

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The difference between simple and compound interest (compounded annually) on a sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 93. The sum (in Rs.) is:

A) 30000 B) 30300
C) 3000 D) 3030
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3000

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Find the unit place digit in 192102 + 193103

A) 0 B) 1
C) 3 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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