Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A does 80% of a work in 20 days. He then calls in B and they together finish the remaining work in 4 days. How long B alone would take to do the whole work?

A) 12.5 days B) 100 days
C) 22.5 days D) 35 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100 days

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According to the will the wealth of Rs 21,25,000 was to be divided between the son and the daughter in the ratio 7/6 : 5/3. How much did the son get (in Rs)?

A) 875000 B) 12,50,000
C) 10,00,000 D) 11,25,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 875000

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A can do a work in 21 days and B in 42 days. If they work on it together for 7 days, then what fraction of work is left?

A) 1/3 B) 1/4
C) 2/3 D) 1/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1/2

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The product of the ages of Swati and Aparna is 120. If thrice the age of Aparna is more than Swati's age by 2 years, find the age of Swati.

A) 18 B) 20
C) 24 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

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

A) 794 B) 576
C) 668 D) 992
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 576

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

A) 636 B) 749
C) 864 D) 989
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 989

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If 5 sec θ – 3 tan θ = 5, then what is the value of 5 tan θ – 3 sec θ?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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A fraction is greater than its reciprocal by 9/20. What is the fraction?

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

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