Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Manjeet can do a work in 18 hours. If he is joined by Jaya who is 100% more efficient, in what time will they together finish the work?

A) 6 hours B) 3 hours
C) 12 hours D) 24 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 hours

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The sum of two fractions is 5/6. One of them is 3/4, what is the other fraction?

A) 2/5 B) 1/12
C) 2/2 D) 1/10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/12

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If the angle of elevation of the sun decreases from 45° to 30°, then the length of the shadow of a pillar increases by 60m. The height of the pillar is

A) 60(√3+1) m B) 30(√3-1) m
C) 30(√3+1) m D) 60(√3-1) m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30(√3+1) m

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What is the value of 1.23+0.83+0.73-2.0161.351.22+0.82+0.72-0.96-0.84-0.56 =

A) 1/4 B) 1/2
C) 1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2

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Q:

Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Almond B) Dates
C) Walnut D) Cashew
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dates

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Q:

A sum of Rs 6000 becomes Rs 7200 in 2 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?

 

A) 7434   B) 8244  
C) 7864   D) 7986
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7986

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Speed of a boat along and against the current are 14 kms/hr and 8 kms/hr respectively. The speed of the current is

A) 11 kms/hr B) 6 kms/hr
C) 5.5 kms/hr D) 3 kms/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 kms/hr

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

A) PON B) SRQ
C) XYZ D) VUT
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) XYZ

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