Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of present ages of Ramya and Saurabh is 8:7. After 10 years the ratio of their ages will be 12:11. What is Ramya's present age?

A) 20 B) 14
C) 63 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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U and V started a business by investing amounts Rs 184000 and Rs 224000 respectively. If U’s share in the profit received at the end of year is Rs 20700, then what will be the total profit (in Rs) earned by them together?

A) 43200 B) 45900
C) 52300 D) 56400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45900

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The reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of 8/7 and 5/6 is:

A) 83/40 B) 42/83
C) 83/42 D) 40/83
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40/83

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If one root of the equation Ax2 +Bx + C = 0 is two and a half times the others, then which of the following is TRUE?

A) 7B2 = 3 CA B) 7B2 = 4 CA
C) 7B2 = 36 CA D) 10B2 = 49 CA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10B2 = 49 CA

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The length of a string is 8 feet and 9 inches, which is divided into 3 equal parts. What is the length of each part in inches?

A) 31 B) 33
C) 35 D) 37
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35

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The height of an equilateral triangle is 18 cm. Its area is

A) 36√3 sq. m. B) 108√3 sq. cm.
C) 108 sq. cm. D) 96√3 sq. m.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 108√3 sq. cm.

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A sum of 2,000, invested at the rate of 8.5% simple interest per annum for 6years will yield an interest of

A) Rs. 935 B) Rs. 1020
C) Rs. 510 D) Rs. 1275
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 1020

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Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 60 kmph and including stoppages, it is 45 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

A) 12 B) 9
C) 15 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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