Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 11:18. What would be the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs 550?

A) Rs 350 B) Rs 900
C) Rs 180 D) Rs 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 350

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If x + 1/x = 6, then value of x2 + 1/x2 is

A) 23 B) 16
C) 34 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 34

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The amount received at 10% per annum compound interest after 3 yrs is Rs 10,648. What was the principal (in Rs)?

A) 8000 B) 9000
C) 8500 D) 7500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8000

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

A) 51 B) 66
C) 83 D) 93
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 93

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The solution set of 4x -­ 3y = 10 and 3x + y = 14 is

A) {(5, 3)} B) {(4, 2)}
C) {(11, ­1)} D) {(2, 3)}
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) {(4, 2)}

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A water tank is 2/5 th full. Inlet A can fill the tank in 12 minutes while an outlet pipe B can empty it in 6minutes. If both the pipes are open, how long will it take to empty or fill the tank completely?

A) It fills in 4.8 min B) It empties in 4.8 min
C) It fills in 5.6 min D) It empties in 5.6 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It empties in 4.8 min

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Two cars travel from city A to city B at a speed of 60 and 108 km/hr respectively. If one car takes 2 hours lesser time than the other car for the journey, then the distance between City A and City B?

A) 270 km B) 324 km
C) 405 km D) 216 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 270 km

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X can finish 25% of a work in a day. Y can do 12.5% of the same work in a day. In how many days, will both of them finish the work together?

A) 2.67 days B) 2.33 days
C) 3.33 days D) 3.67 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2.67 days

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