Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between simple interest on a certain sum at the rate of 6% per annum for 5 years and 6 years is 25.8. What is the sum (in Rs)?

 

A) 480 B)  430
C) 258 D) 516
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  430

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3 1963
Q:

Seven years ago, the average age of A, B and C was 51 years. If A is 3 years older than B and B is 3 years older then C then the present ages of A, B and C are ( in year)

A) 61, 58 and 55 B) 54, 51, and 48
C) 55, 58, and 61 D) 48, 51 and 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 61, 58 and 55

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Filed Under: Average
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1 1963
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To dispose of the old stocks, a person sold a tea-set for Rs. 3420, which was 43% below the cost price. In order to make a profit of 10% the seller should have sold the set for Rs. ___ more.

A) Rs. 3180 B) Rs. 2580
C) Rs. 1812.60 D) Rs. 2664.42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 3180

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Filed Under: Profit and Loss
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1 1962
Q:

The value of cos220°+cos270° is

A) 0 B) 1
C) 1/2 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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Filed Under: Simplification
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0 1962
Q:

Point Q(-1,b) is the midpoint of segment EF. Co-ordinates of point E are (-4,a) and point F are (2,0). What is the value of a and b?

A) a = 2; b = 1 B) a = -2; b = -1
C) a = -4; b = -8 D) a = 4; b = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a = -2; b = -1

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0 1961
Q:

An object travels 23 m in 3 s and then another 15 m in 2 s. What is the average speed of the object?

A) 7.6 m/s B) 8.0 m/s
C) 7.6 m D) 8.0 s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.6 m/s

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Filed Under: Time and Distance
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1 1961
Q:

9 women can complete a work in 50 days. If more 6 women were added to them, how many days before the work can be completed?

A) 30 B) 20
C) 15 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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Filed Under: Time and Work
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10 1961
Q:

ABCD is a rectangle. P is a point on the side AB as shown in the given figure. If Dp = 13, CP = 10

A) √105 B) √133
C) 12 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) √105

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Filed Under: Volume and Surface Area
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1 1961