Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the value of equation a3+b3+c3-3abc if a2+b2+c2=ab+bc+ca+4 and a+b+c = 4.

A) 0 B) 1
C) 16 D) 256
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16

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A boat covers a distance of 14 km upstream and 16 km downstream in 9 hours. It covers a distance of 12 km upstream and 40 km downstream in 11hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water?

 

A)  5 B)  2
C)  3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)  5

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On dividing 221a2b2 by 13b2, we get _____.

A) 17a2 B) 17b2
C) 13a2b2 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 17a2

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What is the difference (in Rs) between compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest for 3 years on a principal of Rs 3000 at the annual rate of 20%?

A) 464 B) 384
C) 356 D) 424
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 384

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 7 – 343 B) 2 – 8
C) 5 – 125 D) 4 – 62
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4 – 62

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If x - 2y = 2 and 3x + y = 20, then the value of (x,y) is

A) (6, 2) B) (4, 1)
C) (3, 2) D) (5, 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (6, 2)

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Three runners A,B and C run a race, with runner A finishing 12 meters ahead of runner B and 18 meters ahead of runner C, while runner B finishes 8 meters ahead of runner C. Each runner travels the entire distance at a constant speed. The length of the race is

A) 36 Metres B) 48 Metres
C) 60 Metres D) 72 Metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48 Metres

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Samit was given some money to take care of his travel during a 6-day sales drive he had to undertake. However, he had to increase his stay by another 4 days and as a result his average daily travel allowance went down by Rs. 56. What was the amount that was sanctioned to him in the beginning?

A) Rs.336 B) Rs.560
C) Rs.840 D) Rs.420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.840

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