Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The smallest number that must be subtracted from 2800 so that the obtained number is a perfect square is

A) 9 B) 69
C) 96 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 69

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If the time increases by 5 years, then simple interest increases by Rs 3000 on a sum of Rs 5000. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A) 15 B) 12
C) 10 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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The arithmetic mean of the marks scored by students of a class is 58. 20% of them secured a mean score of 60. The mean score of another 30% of the students was 40. The mean score of the remaining students is

A) 65 B) 66
C) 68 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 68

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A sum of Rs. 69 was divided between Jason and Ruhana in the ratio 1:2. How much money did Ruhana get?

A) Rs. 45 B) Rs. 23
C) Rs. 46 D) Rs. 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 46

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Q:

If x - 2y = 2 and 3x + y = 20, then the value of (x,y) is

A) (6, 2) B) (4, 1)
C) (3, 2) D) (5, 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (6, 2)

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Q:

Find the 4th proportional to 9, 17 and 27.

A) 57 B) 48
C) 51 D) 53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 51

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Q:

What is the value of cos 4π/3?

A) -1/2 B) √3/2
C) - 1/√2 D) √3/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1/2

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Square B) Rectangle
C) Cylinder D) Triangle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cylinder

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