Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two whole numbers are such that the cube of first number exceeds the cube of second by 61 and the ratio of the numbers is 5:4. What is the value of larger number?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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In ΔXYZ measure of angle Y is 90 deg. If cot X = 5/12, and XY = 2.5 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side XZ?

A) 6 B) 4
C) 5.6 D) 6.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6.5

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The average runs conceded by a bowler in 5 matches is 45 and 15.75 in other 4 matches. What is the average runs conceded by the bowler in 9 matches?

A) 15 B) 32
C) 35 D) 53.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

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A vendor buys 6 bananas for Rs 25 and sells them at 3 for Rs 20. What is his profit percentage?

A) 50 B) 40
C) 60 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60

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A square is inscribed in a quarter circle in such a way that two of its adjacent vertices on the radius are equidistant from the centre and other two vertices lie on the circumference. If the side of square is √(5/2) cm, then what is the radius (in cm) of the circle?

A) 2 B) 2.5
C) 5 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.5

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P and Q can complete a task in 50 and 20 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 70% of the task if they work together?

A) 20 days B) 20 days
C) 40 days D) 10 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10 days

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What is the difference (in Rs) between the compound interests on Rs. 4000 for 1 year at 12% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

A) 14.4 B) 12.4
C) 10.4 D) 16.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 14.4

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x and y are two numbers such that their mean proportion is 8 and third proportion is 512. What is the value of x and y?

A) 2 and 16 B) 2 and 32
C) 4 and 32 D) 4 and 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 and 32

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