Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A and B can together do a piece of work in 6 days and A alone can do it in 9 days. The number of days B will take to do it alone is

A) 18 days B) 24 days
C) 9 days D) 12 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18 days

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The point P(5,-2) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 2:5. What is the value of x and y?

A) x = -7; y = 7 B) x = 3; y = -3
C) x = 7; y = -7 D)  x = -3; y = 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x = 7; y = -7

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Hiten marks his pen at Rs 9800 and after allowing discount of 20%, he still earns 12% profit. What is the cost price (in Rs) of the pen?

A) 7600 B) 7200
C) 6500 D) 7000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7000

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x and y are two numbers such that their mean proportion is 8 and third proportion is 512. What is the value of x and y?

A) 2 and 16 B) 2 and 32
C) 4 and 32 D) 4 and 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 and 32

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Two equal circles intersect so that their centres, and the points at which they intersect form a square of side 1 cm. The area (in sq.cm) of the portion that is common to the circles is

A) π4 B) π2-1
C) π5 D) √2 - 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) π2-1

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If 3x -­ 7 = 5x ­- 1, then the numerical value of (x ­- 4)2 is 

A) 1 B) 49
C) -1 D) -49
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 49

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

A) Bismillah Khan B) C. V. Raman
C) Homi Jehangir Bhabha D) Vikram Sarabhai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bismillah Khan

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When a discount of Rs. 42 is allowed on the marked price of an article, the new reduced price becomes 86% of the original price. Find the marked price.

A) Rs.250 B) Rs.300
C) Rs.350 D) Rs.400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.300

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