Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 7:17, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 9:5. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 85:63 B) increased in the ratio 35:153
C) increased in the ratio 63:85 D) decreased in the ratio 153:35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) increased in the ratio 63:85

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The ratio of the number of marbles that Joyee and Minati had was 5 : 8 while the ratio of the number of marbles that Jacob and Minati had was 7 : 12. What is the ratio of the number of marbles that Joyee and Jacob had?

A) 5 : 7 B) 7 : 5
C) 15 : 14 D) 2 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15 : 14

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A invested an amount of x rupees in a bank for 2 years which gave 5% interest in year 1 and 6% interest in year 2. The amount received after 2 years is Rs 24,486. What is the value of x?

A) 23000 B) 22500
C) 22000 D) 21500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22000

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A man starts walking at 6.30 a.m. and wants to cover a distance of 30km. His initial speed is 6 kmph and after covering three-fifth distance, he reduces his speed by 2 kmph. At what time will he complete his walk?

A) 11.00 am B) 12.30 pm
C) 11.30 pm D) 12.00 pm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12.30 pm

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 110 B) 140
C) 154 D) 198
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 140

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PQR is an equilateral triangle whose side is 10 cm. What is the value (in cm) of the inradius of triangle PQR?

A) 5/√3 B) 10√3
C) 10/√3 D) 5√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/√3

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Δ ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 60°, then what is the value of sec C.sin A?

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

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Three numbers are in Arithmetic Progression (AP) whose sum is 30 and the product is 910. Then the greatest number in the AP is

A) 17 B) 15
C) 13 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

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