Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A and B together can complete a piece of work in 12 days. They worked together for 5 days and then A alone finished the rest work in 14 days. A alone can complete the work in _____.

A) 24 days B) 22 days
C) 20 days D) 18 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24 days

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The average of 19 consecutive even integers is 50. The highest of these integers is

A) 88 B) 68
C) 126 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 68

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Cost price of 28 articles is equal to Sale price of 21 articles, then percentage of profit is

A) 12% B) 33 1⁄3 %
C) 20% D) 22%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 33 1⁄3 %

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A student multiplied a number by 6/7 instead of 7/6. What is the percentage error in the calculation?

A) 36.11 percent B) 26.53 percent
C) 13.27 percent D) 18.06 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 26.53 percent

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2 litre of pure alcohol is added to 6 litre, 40% alcohol solution. The percentage of water in the solution is _____ .

A) 65% B) 45%
C) 55% D) 60%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45%

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In a class, 60% of children like Mathematics, 45% like Science and 25% like both Mathematics and Science. What is the percentage of children who like at least one subject?

A) 70% B) 80%
C) 45% D) 55%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80%

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What is the sum of a3+b3+c3-3abc, when the value of a=4, b=2 and c=-6?

A) 0 B) 2
C) 4 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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Consider the figure shown below which consists of the triangle ABC which touches the circle with centre at O. Which of the following options is CORRECT?

A) AB – CQ = AC + BQ B) AB + CQ = AC + BQ
C) AB + CQ = AC – BQ D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) AB + CQ = AC + BQ

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