Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Three runners A,B and C run a race, with runner A finishing 12 meters ahead of runner B and 18 meters ahead of runner C, while runner B finishes 8 meters ahead of runner C. Each runner travels the entire distance at a constant speed. The length of the race is

A) 36 Metres B) 48 Metres
C) 60 Metres D) 72 Metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48 Metres

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Present age of Anil and Rajesh are in the ratio of 11 : 6 respectively. 9 years ago, their ages were in the ratio of 7 : 3. If the Pankaj’s present age is 1/4 of the Anil’s present age, then what is the Pankaj’s present age (in years)?

A) 9 B) 22
C) 13 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11

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For what value of 'y', x2 + 112x + y2 is a perfect square?

A) 1/24 B) 1/12
C) 1/6 D) 1/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/24

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

A) 462 B) 297
C) 674 D) 891
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 674

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The upper part of a tree broken over by the wind make an angle of 60 deg with the ground. The distance between the root and the point where top of the tree touches the ground is 25 metres. What was the height (in metres) of the tree?

A) 84.14 B) 93.3
C) 98.25 D) 120.24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 93.3

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If x = x2+11 2 - 2, then x3 + 5x2 + 12x is

A) 0 B) 3
C) 7 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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If cosec 45° - sin 30° = x, then x is

A) 5/√3 B) (√6-1)/√2
C) √3+2 D) (2√2-1)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (2√2-1)/2

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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 1600?

A) 1920 B) 2000
C) 2120 D) 2200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1920

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