Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 8 cm and 10 cm and its area is 54 cm². Find the distance between its parallel sides (in cm).

A) 6 B) 3
C) 12 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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The difference between Charles' and Shriya's ages is 6 years. When they married each other 30 years ago, 4 times Charle's age was the same as 5 times the age of Shriya. What is the current sum of their ages?

A) 115 yrs B) 112 yrs
C) 114 yrs D) 110 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 114 yrs

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What is the sum of the first 13 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is -10 and last term is 26?

A) 104 B) 140
C) 84 D) 98
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 104

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The 3rd and 6th term of an arithmetic progression are 19 and 37 respectively. What is the 13th term?

A) 79 B) 43
C) 45 D) 49
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 79

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Which of the following is a true statement?

A) Two similar triangles are always congruent. B) Two similar triangles have equal areas
C) Two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional D) Two polygons are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional

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The total surface area of a cube is 181.5 cm². Find its side (in cm).

A) 6.5 B) 4.5
C) 7.5 D) 5.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5.5

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Ms. Kavitha borrowed Rs. 950 at 6% per annum simple interest. What amount will she pay to clear her debt after 4 years?

A) 282 B) 1187
C) 1178 D) 228
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1178

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What is the sum of the first 12 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is -19 and last term is 36?

A) 192 B) 230
C) 102 D) 214
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 102

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