Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 200 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed
of the thief as 8 km/hr and that of police man as 10 km/hr. How far the thief would have run, before he is over ­taken?

A) 640 metres B) 800 metres
C) 960 metres D) 480 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 800 metres

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At least one diagonal bisects the other in a _____.

A) Trapezium B) Isosceles trapezium
C) Kite D) Cyclic quadrilateral
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kite

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If a-1a=1, then a2 + 1a2 ?

A) 1 B) 3
C) 2 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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If (x ­- 2) (x -­ p) = x2 - ax + 6, then the value of (a -­ p) is

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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Determine the value of ‘r’ for which the equation 13x + 5 = rx + 18 has no solution.

A) 0 B) 5
C) 13 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 1600 which is marked as Rs 2000, then what is the discount he is offering?

A) 25 percent B) 20 percent
C) 30 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 percent

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Weight of A and B are in the ratio 11 : 8. A’s weight increases by 40% and the total weight of A and B increases by 30%. What is the percentage increase in the B’s weight?

 

 

 

 

A) 10.25 B) 16.25
C) 12.5 D) 18.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16.25

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Square B) Rectangle
C) Cylinder D) Triangle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cylinder

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