Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The mean of marks secured by 60 students in division A of class X is 64, 40 students of division B is 60 and that of 60 students of division C is 58. Find the mean of marks of the students of three divisions of Class X.

A) 60.05 B) 59.35
C) 62.15 D) 60.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60.75

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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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The average weight of 30 students in a class is 25 kgs. If the weight of the class teacher is added, the average weight increase by 2 kgs. The weight of the class teacher in kgs is

A) 86 B) 84
C) 81 D) 87
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 87

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If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that DE||BC. If AD = x cm, DB = (x – 3) cm, AE = (x + 3) cm and EC= (x – 2) cm, then what is the value (in cm) of x?

A) 3 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.5

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A spaceship travels at 1,260 km/h. How many metres does it travel in 1/10 th of a second?

A) 126 B) 35
C) 36 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35

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X and Y are two alloys which are prepared by mixing zinc and aluminium in the ratio of 1 : 4 and 11 : 8 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form a third alloy Z then what is the ratio of zinc and aluminium in alloy Z?

 

A) 32:47 B) 37:58
C) 37:95 D) 74:95
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37:58

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 13 B) 17
C) 21 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21

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In what ratio should Darjeeling Tea costing Rs. 400 per kg be mixed with Assam Tea costing Rs. 300 per kg. So that by selling the mixture at Rs. 408 per kg, there is a gain of 20%?

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

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