Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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From point P, at 6 : 30 pm, a train starts moving towards Q with the speed of 40 km/hr. Another train starts moving from point Q at 7:30 p.m. towards point P at the speed of 60 km/hr. Both of them meet at 11:30 p.m. at point R. What is the ratio of PR and QR?

A) 3 : 4 B) 5 : 6
C) 4 : 5 D) 5 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 : 6

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Q:

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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PQR is a right angled triangle in which ∠R = 90°. If RS ⊥ PQ, PR = 3 cm and RQ = 4 cm, then what is the value of RS (in cm)?

A) 12/5 B) 36/5
C) 5 D) 2.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12/5

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Q:

Find the number that is as much greater than 39 as is less than 79.

A) 42 B) 49
C) 55 D) 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 59

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Find the greatest number which on dividing 1580 and 3800 leaves remainders 8 and 1 respectively.

A) 262 B) 131
C) 65.5 D) 393
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 131

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Q:

Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 5687 B) 4267
C) 5789 D) 4977
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5789

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Q:

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

A) Car B) Helicopter
C) Bus D) Train
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Helicopter

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Q:

4 + 16 x -12 x 24 - 13 - 3 ÷ 20 - 4 = ?

A) 4 B) 6
C) 5 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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