Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

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

A) 1716 B) 2730
C) 3360 D) 4086
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4086

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The ratio of two numbers is 2 : 3. If the sum of both the numbers is 75, then what is the larger number among both the numbers?

A) 45 B) 30
C) 50 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45

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Q:

What number should be added to each of the numbers 55, 100, 65 and 116, so that the resulting numbers are in continued proportion?

A) 20 B) 10
C) 5 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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Q:

Which single discount will be equal to two successive discounts of 12% and 5%?

A) 17% B) 8.5%
C) 16.4% D) 15.2%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16.4%

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Q:

In a triangle PQR, S and T are the points on PQ and PR respectively, such that ST II QR and PS/SQ=3/5,PR =6cm, then PT is

A) 2 cm B) 2.25 cm
C) 3.5 cm D) 4 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.25 cm

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Q:

There is 40% increase in an amount in 10 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 30000 after 3 years at the same rate?

A) Rs 3745.92 B) Rs 7491.84
C) Rs 9364.8 D) Rs 5618.88
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 3745.92

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Q:

15 years ago Cynthia was thrice as old as Brittany. The sum of their present ages is 94 years. How old is Brittany now?

A) 33 years B) 32 years
C) 30 years D) 31 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 31 years

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Q:

The average of three numbers is 40. First number is 4/3 of the third number. If third number is 20 less than second number, then what is the value of second number?

A) 60 B) 50
C) 10 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50

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