Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

4*(-­0.1(5.5 + 8.5)) of 0.5 = ?

A) -2.8 B) -1.68
C) -1.28 D) -0.84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -2.8

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The fraction from the ones listed below that will NOT lead to a recurring decimal is

A) 8/56 B) 6/56
C) 4/56 D) 7/56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/56

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Q:

The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 42. Find the middle number.

A) 12 B) 18
C) 16 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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There are a total of 200 students in a school, of which 7/10th are boys. Find the number of girls in the school.

A) 80 B) 60
C) 40 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60

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Q:

The simple and compound interest that can be earned in two years at the same rate is Rs 1500 and Rs 1575 respectively. What is the rate (% per annum) of interest?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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Q:

Ages of Lalu and Balu are in the ratio of 1 : 2. After 7 years their ages ratio changes to 3 : 5. The elder person age is

A) 32 B) 24
C) 20 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28

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Q:

The list price of an article is Rs. 900. It is available at two successive discounts of 20% and 10% . The selling price of the article is:

A) Rs. 640 B) Rs. 648
C) Rs. 540 D) Rs. 548
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 648

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Q:

What is the value of sec 30° + cot 30°?

A) (√6­-1)/√2 B) √3+2
C) 5/√3 D) (√3­-2√2)/√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5/√3

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