Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Length – Metre B) Temperature – Degree
C) Ampere – Current D) Work – Joule
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ampere – Current

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The marked price of a book is Rs 4200. The shopkeeper gives two successive discounts of 25% and y% to the customer. If the customer pays Rs 2898 for the book, then what is the value (in percentage) of y?

 

A) 7 B) 8
C) 6 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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What is the equation of a line having a slope -1/3 and y-intercept equal to 6?

A) x + 3y = 18 B) x - 3y = 6
C) x + 3y = -18 D) x - 3y = -6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x + 3y = 18

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The curved surface area and the diameter of a right circular cylinder are 660 sq.cm and 21 cm respectively. Find its height (in cm).

 

A) 9 B)  10
C) 12 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  10

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A invested an amount of x rupees in a bank for 2 years which gave 5% interest in year 1 and 6% interest in year 2. The amount received after 2 years is Rs 24,486. What is the value of x?

A) 23000 B) 22500
C) 22000 D) 21500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22000

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Q:

Sharmi starts from Pune and Ritesh starts from Mumbai to meet each other. The Speed of Sharmi is 37 kmph, while the speed of Ritesh is 41 kmph. If the distance between Pune and Mumbai be 234 km and both Sharmi and Ritesh start their journey at the same time, when they will meet?

A) 1 hour later B) 1.5 hour later
C) 2 hour later D) 2.5 hour later
 
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234 = (37+41)*t
t =3
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Junko sold an item for Rs. 220 at a loss of 12%. By how much should she have raised the price to make a profit of 10% ?

A) Rs. 25 B) Rs. 48.40
C) Rs. 44 D) Rs. 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 55

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A man starts walking at 6.30 a.m. and wants to cover a distance of 30km. His initial speed is 6 kmph and after covering three-fifth distance, he reduces his speed by 2 kmph. At what time will he complete his walk?

A) 11.00 am B) 12.30 pm
C) 11.30 pm D) 12.00 pm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12.30 pm

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