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:

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

A) Pen drive B) Floppy disk
C) CD ROM D) Mouse
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mouse

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Q:

Consider the circle shown below having angle AOB as 135 deg and the shaded portion is the x part of the circular region. Calculate the value of x.

 

A) 1/12 B) 1/9
C) 1/6 D) 1/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1/4

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In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 90°. If cosP = 5/13, and PQ = 2.5cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side PR?

A) 6 B) 6.5
C) 4 D) 5.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6.5

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Q:

If x - √x = 20; Find the value of √x.

A) 5 B) 6
C) 8 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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Q:

What is the sum of the first 17 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is -20 and last term is 28?

A) 68 B) 156
C) 142 D) 242
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 68

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Q:

If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 25088, and Rs 28098.56 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 24 percent
C) 12 percent D) 19 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 percent

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Q:

Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) UTS B) PNM
C) KIH D) FDC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) UTS

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