Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The 3rd and 8th term of an arithmetic progression are -13 and 2 respectively. What is the 14th term?

A) 23 B) 17
C) 20 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20

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Find the number that is as much greater than 39 as is less than 79.

A) 42 B) 49
C) 55 D) 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 59

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The ratio of sand to gravel in a mixture is 7 : 8 while that between gravel and cement is 6 : 7. What is the ratio of sand to cement in the mixture?

A) 49 : 48 B) 7 : 7
C) 8 : 6  D) 3 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 : 4

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cos(A+B) + cos(A-B) is equal to

A) 2cosAcosB B) 2sinAsinB
C) 2sinAcosB D) 2cosAsinB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2cosAcosB

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A certain sum of money becomes double of itself in 15 years at a rate of simple interest. In how many years will it become 5 times of itself at the same rate of simple interest

A) 45 B) 37.5
C) 75 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60

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Daily local train ticket costs Rs 30 and Monthly Pass costs Rs 670.8. If I buy the Monthly Pass and travel for 26 days in a month than I save?

A) 12 percent B) 14 percent
C) 25 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 14 percent

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If 5x/2 - [7(6x - 3/2)]/4 = 5/8, then what is the value of x?

A) 1/4 B) -1/4
C) 4 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/4

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

A) 43-­6 B) 28­-4
C) 50­-7 D) 36­-5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28­-4

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