Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6 when 6 is added to each, the ratio becomes 7:8 then the numbers are

A) 10 & 12 B) 20 & 24
C) 15 & 18 D) 5 & 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15 & 18

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If a -­ b = 3 and ab =28, then a3 - b3 is

A) 279 B) 387
C) 513 D) 91
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 279

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

A) 512 B) 216
C) 343 D) 719
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 719

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In what time will a 100 metre long train running with a speed of 50 km/hr cross a pillar?

A) 7.0 sec B) 72 sec
C) 7.2 sec D) 70 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7.2 sec

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A train leaves Kazipet at 5 a.m. and reaches Bangalore at 3 p.m. Another train leaves Bangalore at 7 a.m. and reaches Kazipet at 5 p.m. When do the two trains meet? Assume that the trains travels at equal uniform speeds.

A) 1 p.m. B) 12 noon
C) 11 a.m. D) 10 a.m.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11 a.m.

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Q:

The selling price of an item inclusive of a 10% profit was Rs.440. What would be the percentage loss if the item was sold for Rs. 370?

A) 7.5 B) 8
C) 6.25 D) 8.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.5

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Abhishek marks the price of his laptop 60% above the cost price. If he gives a discount of 30% on the marked price, then what is the profit percentage?

A) 30 B) 12
C) 15 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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A man covered a certain distance by a train running at the speed of 50 km/hr and covers the same distance back by walking at the speed of 5 km/hr. Ifthe whole journey took 5 hours 30 minutes, then what was the distance (in km) of one side?

A) 30 B) 25
C) 20 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

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