Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Manish lent out Rs 20000 in two parts. He put out first part at 6% and the second part at 8% interest. The yearly average interest comes out to be 6.4%.What are the amounts (in Rs) that were lent at 6% and 8% respectively?

 

A) 16000, 4000 B) 12000, 8000
C) 15000, 5000 D) 18000, 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16000, 4000

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If the sum of a number and its reciprocal be 2, then the number is

A) 0 B) 1
C) -1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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The expenses of a person increase by Rs. 50000 for every month in February and March. If his expenses in January was Rs. 50000, calculate his average expenditure (in Rs.) from January to March.

A) 100000 B) 150000
C) 75000 D) 50000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100000

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In ΔABC, ∠B is right angle, D is the mid point of the side AC. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 8cm, then the length of BD is

A) 4 cm B) 5 cm
C) 8 cm D) 12 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 cm

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If the sum of radius and height of a solid cylinder is 20 cm and its total surface area is 880 cm then its volume is

A) 1760 cm3 B) 8800 cm3
C) 2002 cm3 D) 4804 cm3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2002 cm3

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Mars B) Venus
C) Planet D) Mercury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Planet

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'P' is the smallest positive integer such that every positive integer N greater than 'P' can be written as a sum of two composite numbers. Then 'P' is

A) 10 B) 3
C) 11 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11

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A water tank has two holes. The 1st hole alone makes the tank empty in 3 min and 2nd hole alone makes the tank empty in 5 min. If water leaks out at a constant rate, how long in minutes does it take if both the holes together empty the tank?

A) 7/8 B) 23/8
C) 13/8 D) 15/8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15/8

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