Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the sum of the first 11 terms of an arithmetic progression if the 4th term is 11 and the 7th term is -4?

A) -75 B) 55
C) 11 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11

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A factory buys 7 machines. 2 Machine­A, 4 Machine­B and rest Machine­C. Prices of the machines are Rs 56000, Rs 45000 and Rs 30000 respectively. Calculate the average cost of these machines.

A) 46000 B) 43666.66
C) 41333.33 D) 44500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 46000

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Puneet lent out Rs 30000 in two parts, one at 5% and the other at 9% interest. The yearly average interest comes out to be 6%. What are the amounts (inRs) that are lent at 5% and 9% respectively?

 

A) 20000, 10000   B) 22500, 7500  
C) 18000, 12000   D) 21000, 9000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 22500, 7500  

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An angle in a semicircle is

A) 45° B) 60°
C) 90° D) 120°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90°

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The amount of extension in a spring is proportional to the weight hung on it. If the weight of 5 kgs produces an extension of 0.4 cm, what weight would produce an extension of 5cm?

A) 6.25kgs B) 62.5kgs
C) 4kgs D) 40kgs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 62.5kgs

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What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the line passing through the points (­6,3) and (2,7)?

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

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How many times does the number 5 occur in the range of numbers from 1 to 100?

A) 21 B) 22
C) 20 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠P = 45°, then find the value of (cosecR + 1/3).

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

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