Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If u : v = v : w, then what is the value of u4 : v4?

A) u2 : wv B) u2 : w2
C) u2 v : w3 D) u : w
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) u2 : w2

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The length and breadth of a rectangle is in the ratio of 3 : 1. If its perimeter is 96 m, then what is the length of the rectangle?

A) 36m B) 24m
C) 12m D) 48m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36m

Explanation:

Let the length of the rectangle be 3x and breadth be 1x
Given, perimeter = 96 m
2(l + b) = 96 (or) l + b = 48 (or) 3x + 1x = 48 (or) x = 12 m
Now, Length of the rectangle = 12 x 3 = 36 m

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If x+1x 0 and x3+1x3 = 0, then the value of x+1x4 is :

A) 9 B) 12
C) 15 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9

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A shopkeeper, sold dried apricots at the rate Rs 1,310 a kg and bears a loss of 13%. Now if he decides to sell it at Rs 1,441 per kg, what will be the result?

A) 8.6 percent loss B) 4.3 percent gain
C) 4.3 percent loss D) 8.6 percent gain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4.3 percent loss

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The average age of a class of 39 students is 15 years. If the age of the teacher is included, then the average increases by 3 months. Find the age of the teacher.

A) 30 B) 25
C) 35 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

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Q:

Roshan's current age is three years less than 1.5 times that of Usha's. 12 years ago Usha's age was three years more than half of Roshan's age. What is Roshan's present age in

A) 42 B) 39
C) 33 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 42

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Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Apple B) Mango
C) Orange D) Almond
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Almond

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What is the value of the expression a3 - 5 + 2816a, when a = 2?

A) 2 B) 5
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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