Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the edge of a cube is increased by 3 cm, the volume will increase by 657 cub.cm. What then is the original length of each edge of the cube?

A) 9 cm B) 6 cm
C) 8 cm D) 7 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 cm

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A trader sold a cycle at a loss of 10%. If the selling price had been increased by Rs. 200, there would have been a gain of 6%. The cost price of the cycle is

A) Rs.1200 B) Rs.1205
C) Rs.1250 D) Rs.1275
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.1250

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) POR B) MEF
C) TUD D) STD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) STD

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Two cars travel from city A to city B at a speed of 24 and 32 km/hr respectively. If one car takes 2.5 hours lesser time than the other car for the journey, then the distance between City A and City B is

A) 288 km B) 360 km
C) 240 km D) 192 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 240 km

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A carpenter can build a cupboard in 48 hours. After 12 hours he takes a break. What fraction of the cupboard is yet to be built?

A) 0.4 B) 0.5
C) 0.75 D) 0.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.75

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3rd January 2018 was a Wednesday. Which of the following years will also have 3rd January on a Wednesday?

A) 2020 B) 2024
C) 2022 D) 2023
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2024

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Ravi is 12 years younger than Surya. Ravi's age is 40% of the sum of his and Surya's age. What will be Surya's age 9 years hence?

A) 36 B) 24
C) 33 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 45

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Find the third proportional to 6 and 12.

A) 18 B) 9
C) 24 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 24

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