Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average of 3 consecutive even numbers is A. If next 5 even numbers are added, then what is the average of these 8 numbers?

A) A + 3 B) A + 4
C) A + 5 D) A + 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) A + 5

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Point Q(-1,b) is the midpoint of segment EF. Co-ordinates of point E are (-4,a) and point F are (2,0). What is the value of a and b?

A) a = 2; b = 1 B) a = -2; b = -1
C) a = -4; b = -8 D) a = 4; b = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a = -2; b = -1

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In a mixture, ink and water are in the ratio of 8 : 5. If 24 litres of water is added to the mixture, then the new ratio becomes 8 : 11. What is the total quantity (in litres) of water in the new mixture?

A) 40 B) 42
C) 44 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 44

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A painter can paint a fence in 24 hours. After 6 hours he takes a break. What fraction of the fence is yet to be painted?

A) 0.6 B) 0.2
C) 0.75 D) 0.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.75

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4 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 72 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 8 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

A) 48 km/hr B) 57.6 km/hr
C) 72 km/hr D) 38.4 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48 km/hr

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In the following question, select the odd letter group from the given alternatives.

A) AZF B) LOQ
C) EVK D) ZAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ZAC

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Ramesh sold a phone at a loss of 5%. Had he sold it for Rs. 200 more, he would gave gained 15%. To gain 25%, he should sell it for

A) Rs.1175 B) Rs.1150
C) Rs.1225 D) Rs.1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.1250

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If the selling price is Rs 728 after getting a discount of 9%, what was the marked price?

A) Rs 793.52 B) Rs 800
C) Rs 662.48 D) Rs 667
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 800

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