Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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X is 25% more efficient than Y. If Y alone can make a chair in 10 days, then X alone can make the chair in how many days?

A) 8 B) 12
C) 12.5 D) 7.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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What should be the average speed of the car to cover a distance of 342 km in 1.9 hours?

A) 180 m/s B) 90 m/s
C) 50 m/s D) 100 m/s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50 m/s

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Q:

a and b are irrational numbers such that a+b = q is a rational number; then a­b is

A) always rational B) sometimes rational
C) always irrational D) some times irrational
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) always irrational

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A sum becomes Rs 10000 in 10 years on simple interest at the rate of 10% per annum. What is the total interest (in Rs) of the 10 years?

A) 4000 B) 5000
C) 2500 D) 4500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5000

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Q:

Determine the value of 'x' when 3x3 = 27

A) 1 B) 3
C) 9 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

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If 5x ­- 3(4 ­ x) < 4x -­ 4 < 4x + 2x/3; then the value of x is

A) -7 B) 3
C) 4 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

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Q:

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 45 B) 56
C) 55 D) 78
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

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Q:

The price of an article is cut by 9%, to restore to its original value, the new price must be increased by

A) 9 percent B) 8.83 percent
C) 9.89 percent D) 6.25 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.89 percent

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