Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Mahanath works 2 times as fast as Sahay. If Sahay can complete a job alone in 21 days, then in how many days can they together finish the job?

A) 7 days B) 6 days
C) 5 days D) 2 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7 days

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Mr. Rajesh buys a toy for Rs. 27.50 and sells it for Rs. 28.60. Find the gain %.

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

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Q:

Which of the fractions given below, when added to 5/8, gives 1?

A) 6/16 B) 5/2
C) 6/24 D) 6/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6/16

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Q:

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

A) BGF B) FDH
C) BAE D) CDE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) CDE

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If x3+ 2x2 5x + k is divisible by x + 1, then what is the value of k?

A) -6 B) -1
C) 0 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -6

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XYZ is right angled at Y. If tanX = 24/7, then what is the value of cotZ ?

A) 25/7 B) 24/25
C) 7/24 D) 24/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24/7

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In each of the following questions two equations I and II are given. Solve both the equations and give answer:
I. x2+2x-195=0II. y2+30y+225=0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C)  x < y D)  x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  x ≥ y

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 I. x2 + 2x - 195 = 0 = (x+15) (x-13) => x = -15, 13

II. y2 + 30y + 225 = 0 = (y+15) (y+15) => y = -15, -15

So x ≥ y

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The list price (marked price ) of an article is Rs. 900 and is available at two successive discounts of 20% and 10% ; the selling price of the article,in rupees, is

A) 640 B) 648
C) 720 D) 738
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 648

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