Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The length and breadth of a rectangle is in the ratio of 3 : 1. If its perimeter is 96 m, then what is the length of the rectangle?

A) 36m B) 24m
C) 12m D) 48m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36m

Explanation:

Let the length of the rectangle be 3x and breadth be 1x
Given, perimeter = 96 m
2(l + b) = 96 (or) l + b = 48 (or) 3x + 1x = 48 (or) x = 12 m
Now, Length of the rectangle = 12 x 3 = 36 m

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Filed Under: Area
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT

3 1959
Q:

What is the difference between 0.6 and 0.6%?

A) 5.94 B) 0.594
C) 60 D) 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.594

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Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1959
Q:

If u : v = v : w, then what is the value of u4 : v4?

A) u2 : wv B) u2 : w2
C) u2 v : w3 D) u : w
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) u2 : w2

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Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1959
Q:

Raj takes 2 1/3 hrs to complete a certain distance at a speed of 51 kmph. What time would Kiran take to complete the same distance at a speed of 68kmph?

A) 1 2/3 hrs B) 1 3/4 hrs
C) 2 hrs D) 1 1/2 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 3/4 hrs

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Filed Under: Time and Distance
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1959
Q:

A does 1/2 as much work as B and C does1/2as much work as A and B together. If C alone can finish the work in 40 days, then together all will finish the work in

A) 30 days B) 40/3 days
C) 15 days D) 16 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40/3 days

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Filed Under: Time and Work
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

2 1959
Q:

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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Filed Under: Profit and Loss
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

2 1958
Q:

A loan of Rs. 305 was taken at a certain rate per annum of compound interest, for 3 years. After 3 years the amount repaid was Rs. 670, calculate the rate of compound interest.

A) 30% B) 35%
C) 33% D) 25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30%

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Filed Under: Compound Interest
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

9 1958
Q:

If (4x - 3) - (2x + 1) = 4, then the value of x is

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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0 1957