Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A work can be completed by 18 boys in 24 days. If 6 boys leave after working for 12 days, then how many days will be needed to complete the remaining work?

 

A) 12 B) 15
C) 18 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

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The sum of three numbers is 2, the 1st number is 1/2 times the 2nd number and the 3rd number is 1/4 times the 2nd number. The 2nd number is

A) 7/6 B) 8/7
C) 9/8 D) 10/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8/7

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A train crosses a 550 m long platform in 36 seconds. How long was the train if it was travelling at the speed of 70 kmph?

A) 160 m B) 140 m
C) 150 m D) 525 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150 m

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The average height of 50 bats is 126 cm. Some bats of average height 120 cm are removed. If the new average height is 130 cm, then how many bats are remaining?

 

A) 12 B) 20
C) 16   D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

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In a camp 180 students had ration for 20 days. How many students should leave the camp if the ration should last for 25 days?

 

A) 36 B) 24
C) 28 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36

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If cosA/(1 - sinA) = x, then the value of x is

A) secA - tanA B) cosecA + tanA
C) secA + tanA D) cosecA - tanA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) secA + tanA

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If -5x3+2 = x-6, then find the value of x?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 1:2. Find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs. 175.

A) Rs 350 B) Rs 70
C) Rs 140 D) Rs 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 175

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