Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A boat covers a distance of 14 km upstream and 16 km downstream in 9 hours. It covers a distance of 12 km upstream and 40 km downstream in 11hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water?

 

A)  5 B)  2
C)  3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)  5

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A watch is sold at a discount of 62.5%. If the marked price of the watch is Rs 16320, then what is the selling price (in Rs) of the watch?

 

 

A) 7230 B) 6120
C) 5840 D) 4820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6120

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

A) 156 B) 200
C) 182 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 200

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

A) Tuberculosis B) Chikungunya
C) Malaria D) Dengue
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tuberculosis

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Δ ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 60°, then what is the value of 2 Sec C x 1/2 Sin A?

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

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ΔABC is right angled at B. BD is its altitude. AD = 4 cm and DC = 12 cm. What is the value of AB (in cm)?

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

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A sum of money invested for 2 yrs and 9 months at the rate of 8% simple interest per annum became Rs.732 at the end of the period. What was the sum that was initially invested?

A) Rs. 575 B) Rs. 500
C) Rs. 600 D) Rs. 550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 600

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Q:

Which of the following is NOT prime number?

A) 251 B) 571
C) 331 D) 341
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 341

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