Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two pipes P and Q can fill an empty tank in 25 hours and 20 hours respectively. Pipe R alone can empty the completely filled tank in 50 hours. Firstly both the pipes P and Q are opened and after 8 hours pipe R is also opened. What will be the total time (in hours) taken to completely fill the tank?

 

A) 12 B) 10
C) 14 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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Find the value of  y(y4 - y2 - y) when y = 5.

A) 2900 B) 2975
C) 2925 D) 2995
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2975

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Rs. 10000 is being compounded at 20% per annum. Calculate the amount after 2 years if the rate of interest is charged half yearly.

A) 14600 B) 12500
C) 14642 D) 14641
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14641

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Two successive discounts of 10% and 25% are given by Raman on a shirt. If the marked price of the shirt is Rs 600, then what is the value (in Rs) of discount?

 

A) 195   B) 185  
C) 155   D) 135
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 195  

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) (6, 31, 19) B) (9, 46, 29)
C) (18, 91, 55) D) (13, 66, 40)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (9, 46, 29)

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

A) Cow – Animal B) Peacock – Bird
C) Planet – Venus D) Chair – Furniture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Planet – Venus

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Aparna changes the marked price of an item to 50% above its C.P. What % of discount allowed in approximately to gain 10%?

 

A) 27% B) 25%
C) 35% D) 37%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27%

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Find the curved surface area (in cm2) of a hemisphere of diameter 7 cm.

A) 88 B) 55
C) 77 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 77

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