Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A can do a piece of work in 8 days and B can do it in 10 days seperately. How many days would it take for both A and B to finish the same work together?

A) 33/8 B) 40/9
C) 41/10 D) 42/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40/9

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A, B and C are employed to complete a work in Rs. 784. If A and B together complete 23/28 of the work. Calculate the wages (in Rs.) paid to C?

A) 280 B) 140
C) 70 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 140

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The angles of depression of two ships from the top of a light house are 45° and 30° toward east. If the ships are 200m apart, the height of the light house is (take √3=1.73)

A) 273m B) 270m
C) 253m D) 263m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 273m

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Of the 3 numbers whose average is 40, the first is 1/3 rd the sum of other 2. What is the first number?

A) 20 B) 50
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

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Find the least number to be added to 1739 so that it is exactly divisible by 11.

A) 11 B) 2
C) 1 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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A man spends 15% of his income. If his expenditure is Rs. 75, his income (in rupees) is:

A) 400 B) 300
C) 750 D) 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 500

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 153 B) 261
C) 104 D) 108
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 104

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A square ground is to be covered by planting 100 saplings on each side. How many saplings are needed in all?

 

A) 400 B) 404
C) 396 D) 408
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 396

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