Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the first 32 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was 7.2 runs/over. What is the required run rate in the remaining 18 overs to reach the target of 297 runs?

A) 4.3 B) 4.9
C) 3.1 D) 3.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3.7

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A man gains 15% by selling a calculator for a certain price. If he sells it at the triple the price, then what will be the profit percentage?

A) 125 B) 175
C) 225 D) 245
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 245

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If cosecA + cotA = x, then value of x is

A) 1/(cosecA - cotA) B) 1/(secA - tanA)
C) 1/(secA - cosA) D) 1/(sinA - cosA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/(cosecA - cotA)

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How many times the keys of a typewriter have to be pressed in order to write numbers from 121 to 1346?

A) 3675 B) 4018
C) 4021 D) 4025
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4025

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If 2A = 3B = 8C; What is A : B : C?

A) 8 : 3 : 2 B) 8 : 4 : 3
C) 2 : 3 : 8 D) 12 : 8 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12 : 8 : 3

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Q:

How many 100 digit positive number are there?

A) 9 × 1099 B) 9 × 10100
C) 10100 D) 11 × 1098
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9 × 1099

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Sum of four consecutive odd numbers is 208. Find the largest number.

A) 55 B) 57
C) 59 D) 61
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 55

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Price of diesel increased from Rs 45/litre to Rs 50/litre. How much should the consumption of diesel be reduced (in %) so as to increase expenditure by only 5%?

A) 5.5 B) 5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5.5

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