Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A merchant changed his trade discount from 25% to 15%. This would increase selling price by

A) 313% B) 616%
C) 1313% D) 1613%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1313%

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Three pipe P, Q and R can fill a tank in 12 minutes, 18 minutesand 24 minutes respectively. The pipe R is closed 12 minutesbefore the tank is filled. In what time the tank is full?

A) 8 (5/13) hrs B) 8 (4/13) hrs
C) 7 (4/13) hrs D) 8 (6/13) hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 (4/13) hrs

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The average age of 40 students of a class is 16 years. If the average age of 24 students is 15.5 years and that of the 15 students is 16 2⁄3 years, then the age of 40th student is

A) 17 B) 16
C) 16.5 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18

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The value of (2+32-3-342) is 

A) 36 B) 336
C) 49 D) 49+3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 49

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A can complete a work in 20 days and B can complete the same work in 25 days. If both of them work together, then in 3 days what percent of the total work will be completed?

A) 9 B) 12
C) 25 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27

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Q:

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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Slope of the line AB is -4/3. Co-ordinates of points A and B are (x, -5) and (-5, 3) respectively. What is the value of x?

A) -1 B) 2
C) -2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

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What is the length of the side of an equilateral triangle, if its area is 36√3 sq cm?

A) 6 cm B) 24 cm
C) 12 cm D) 18 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 cm

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