Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the first 38 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was 4.5 runs/over. Calculate the required run rate in the remaining 12 overs to reach the target of 288 runs?

A) 10.35 B) 10.95
C) 9.75 D) 9.15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.75

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Two trains are running in opposite directions with the same speed. If the length of each train is 486 metres and they cross each other in 27 seconds, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of each train?

A) 55 B) 56.4
C) 64.8 D) 73.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 64.8

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When a discount of 25% is given on a box of popcorn, the profit is 25%. If the discount is 10%, then the profit is

A) 35 percent B) 50 percent
C) 20 percent D) 65 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50 percent

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A book seller allowed 10% discount on printed price. He gets 30% commission from publisher. His profit in percent will be

A) 20 B) 28 4/7
C) 25 D) 26 3/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28 4/7

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10% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 20% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 33.6 percent B) 30 percent
C) 22 percent D) 28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28 percent

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In the given figure, ABCD is a square whose side is 4 cm. P is a point on the side AD. What is the minimum value (in cm) of BP + CP ?

A) 4√5 B) 4√4
C) 6√3 D) 4√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4√5

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If price of the table is increased by 25%, then a person can buy 25 table less for Rs 25000. What is the original price (in Rs) of the table?

 

A) 225 B) 250  
C) 200   D) 167
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 200  

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In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve boththe equations and give answers

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C) x < y D) x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x < y

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I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0(x -6)(2x -9)x =+6, +9/2

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0(y-7) (y-7)y = +7, +7y > x

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