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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What is the sum of the first 13 terms of an arithmetic progression if the 5th term is 1 and the 8th term is -17?

A) -140 B) 61
C) -143 D) 166
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -143

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Find the average of all prime numbers from 1 to 50.

A) 21.867 B) 22.857
C) 23.887 D) 24.867
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21.867

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A wheel has diameter 84 cm. The number of complete revolution it will take to cover 792 m is

A) 330 B) 300
C) 320 D) 350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 300

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

A) 8512 B) 5125
C) 6216 D) 7345
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7345

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 25088, and Rs 28098.56 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 24 percent
C) 12 percent D) 19 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 percent

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What is the equation of the line perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y= -6 and having Y-intercept 3?

A) 3x - 2y = 6 B) 3x - 2y = -6
C) 2x - 3y = -6 D) 2x - 3y = 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3x - 2y = -6

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Four numbers A, B, C and D are such that their overall average is 16. The average of A and B is 9.5. The average of C and D is

A) 22.5 B) 23
C) 21.5 D) 25.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 22.5

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