Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The third proportional of two numbers 7 and 21 is

A) 35 B) 63
C) 42 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 63

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) XWV B) RQP
C) HFE D) MLK
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) HFE

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If x+1x:x-1x=5:3 then the value of x is

A) +- 1 B) +-2
C) +-3 D) +-4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) +-2

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Value of (4a2+ 12ab + 9b2)/(2a + 3b) is

A) 2a - 3b B) 2a + 3b
C) 2a D) 3b
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2a + 3b

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The population of a town is 350000. It increases annually at the rate of 20%. What will be the population after 2 years?

A) 490000 B) 497000
C) 504000 D) 508000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 504000

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Q:

If A is 6 times more than B, then by what percentage is B is less than A?

A) 64.82 B) 83.33
C) 28.56 D) 85.71
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 85.71

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Q:

In what ratio must a mixture of 20% milk strength be mixed with that of 60% milk strength so as to get a new mixture of 25% milk strength ?

A) 7 : 1 B) 4 : 1
C) 5 : 2 D) 9 : 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7 : 1

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The profit earned by a shopkeeper by selling a bucket at a gain of 8% is Rs 28 more than when he sells it at a loss of 8%. The cost price (in Rupees) of the bucket is

A) 170 B) 190
C) 175 D) 165
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 175

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