Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x + y + z = 0, then what is the value of (3y2 + x2 + z2 )/(2y2  xz)?

A) 2 B) 1
C) 3/2 D) 5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 243 B) 687
C) 978 D) 456
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 456

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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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If the parallel sides of a trapezium are 8 cm and 4 cm, M and N are the mid points of the diagonals of the trapezium, then length of MN is

A) 12 cm B) 6 cm
C) 1 cm D) 2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2 cm

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If compound interest received on a certain amount in the 3rd year is Rs. 12,100, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) for the 4th year on the same amount if rate of interest is 9%?

A) 17080 B) 15669
C) 13189 D) 14376
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13189

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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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Each question contains Quantity I and Quantity II. Read the contents clearly and answer your questions accordingly.

Quantity I: 3 years ago the ratio of age of A and B is 3: 4 after 2 years the sum of their ages is 45. Then find the present age of A? 

Quantity II: 5 years ago, the ratio of age of p and Q id 3: 4 P’s age after 6 years is equal to the present age of Q. the find the present age of P?

 

 

A) Quantity I > Quantity II B) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
C) Quantity I < Quantity II D) Quantity I < Quantity II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Quantity I < Quantity II

Explanation:

Quantity I= Let 3 year ago the age of A and B be 3x and 4x respectively

Then ATQ 3x+5+4x+5=45 X=5

Hence present age of A=3x+3=18year

Quantity II== Let 5 year ago the age of p and q be 3x and 4x respectively 

Then ATQ 

3x+11=4x+5 

X=6 Hence present age of P=3x+5=23

Hence Quantity I < Quantity II

 

 

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A batsman in his 12th innings makes a score of 120, and thereby increase his average by 5. The average score after 12th innings is

A) 60 B) 55
C) 65 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 65

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