Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 450 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief as 7 km/h and that of policeman as 12 km/h, how far the thief would have run, before he is over­ taken?

A) 504 metres B) 756 metres
C) 378 metres D) 630 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 630 metres

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X, Y and Z are partners in a company. In one year X receives 1/4 part of profit, Y receives 1/5 part of profit and Z receives Rs 22000. How much amount (in Rs) will X get as profit?

 

A) 10000 B) 12000
C) 15000 D) 18000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10000

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A sum becomes Rs 8800 in 4 years at simple interest at the yearly interest rate of 25% per annum. What is the sum (in Rs)?

 

A) 4400 B) 6600
C) 7040 D) 6400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4400

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 11:18. What would be the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs 550?

A) Rs 350 B) Rs 900
C) Rs 180 D) Rs 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 350

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

A) (4, 16, 48) B) (6, 36, 90)
C) (8, 64, 160) D) (12, 144, 360)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (4, 16, 48)

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Findout the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.
7 : 50 : : 9 : ?

A) 37 B) 82
C) 17 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 82

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Q:

The LCM of 56, 84 and 112 is

A) 210 B) 336
C) 420 D) 168
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 336

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If 2x+2x=3, then the value of x3+1x3+2 is

A) 3/4 B) 4/5
C) 5/8 D) 7/8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/8

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