Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In a fraction when 3 is added to its numerator and denominator it becomes 4/5. And it becomes 1/2 when 2 is subtracted from both the numerator and denominator. Find the fraction.

 

A) 15/16   B) 14/16  
C) 11/16   D) 9/16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11/16  

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A mixture of alcohol and water contains 7% alcohol. How much mixture (in litres) is required to get 357 litres of alcohol?

A) 6300 B) 4200
C) 4900 D) 5100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5100

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.34, 69, 140, 283, ?, 1145

A) 440 B) 545
C) 570 D) 625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 570

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If the length of the shadow of a vertical pole be √3 times the height of the pole, the angle of elevation of the sun is:­

A) 60° B) 45°
C) 30° D) 90°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30°

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A car takes 5 hours to cover 100 kms distance at a particular speed whereas another car takes 3 hours to reach a particular distance at the same speed. Find the distance.

A) 40 km B) 60 km
C) 70 km D) 80 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60 km

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Smaller diagonal of a rhombus is equal to length of its sides. If length of each side is 6 cm, then what is the area (in sq.cm) of an equilateral triangle whose side is equal to the bigger diagonal of the rhombus?

A) 18√3 B) 27√3
C) 32√3 D) 36√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 27√3

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Yaman sold an item at a loss of 10%. If he had sold it for Rs.57 more, he would have made a profit of 20%. What should be the selling price of the item to make a profit of 30%?

A) Rs.247 B) Rs.190
C) Rs.228 D) Rs.222.30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.247

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

A) 156 B) 200
C) 182 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 200

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