Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The sum of two numbers is equal to thrice their difference. If the smaller of the numbers is 10 find the other number.

A) 15 B) 30
C) 40 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

Explanation:

Let larger number be x and smaller number be y.

Also, y = 10

According to question,

⇒(x + y) = 3((x –y)⇒(x + 10) = 3(x –10)

⇒2x = 40⇒x = 20

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Q:

The length of a chord which is at a distance of 5cm from the centre of a circle of radius 13cm is

A) 18cm B) 24cm
C) 28cm D) 30cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24cm

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Q:

In the given fig, ST||RP, then what is the value of supplementary angle y (in deg)?

A) 10 B) 60
C) 100 D) 170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100

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Q:

Sunil started his journey at 2:33:34 p.m. and reached the destination at 4:43:45p.m. Anil started the journey 45 min 27 secs after Sunil and reached the destination 37 mins 16 secs after him. How long did Anil take to complete his journey?

A) 1 hour 59 mins B) 2 hours 2 mins
C) 2 hours 1 min 12 secs D) 2 hours 2 secs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 hours 2 mins

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Q:

Mr. Akbar sold a bus for Rs.20,400 with a loss of 15%. At what price should the price should the bus be sold to get a profit of 15%?

A) Rs.27,400 B) Rs.27,300
C) Rs.27,500 D) Rs.27,600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.27,600

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Q:

The average age of 27 students of a class is 22. If the age of the teacher is also added to their ages, then the average increases by one. Find the age of the teacher.

 

A) 42 B) 48
C) 50 D) 52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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In triangle ABC, ∠ABC = 90°. BP is drawn perpendicular to AC. If ∠BAP = 50°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠PBC?

A) 30 B) 45
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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Δ ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 30°. What is the length (in cm) of AB, if AC = 8 cm?

A) 2√3 B) 4√3
C) 4/√3 D) 2/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4/√3

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