Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average of 7 numbers is 30. If the average of first three numbers is 25 and that of last three numbers is 35, then what is the fourth number?

A) 30 B) 35
C) 37.5 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

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Raghu's tanker can fill a cistern in 4 hours. After half the cistern is filled, three more similar tankers are opened. What is the total time taken to fillthe cistern completely?

A) 2h 30 min B) 2h
C) 3h D) 2h 40 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2h 30 min

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 What is the value of (cosec45 + √3/2) ?

A) 5/6 B) (4+√3)/2√3
C) (2√2+√3)/2 D) 3√3/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (2√2+√3)/2

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The number of solutions of the pair of linear equations x + 2y - 8 = 0 and 2x + 4y = 16 is

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

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If  a+1/a = 3, then a3+1a3?

A) 12 B) 18
C) 9 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18

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The perimeter of a triangle is 28 cm. If the length is 5/2 times its breadth, find the length and breadth of the triangle.

A) 9 & 5 B) 10 & 4
C) 6 & 7 D) 11 & 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 & 4

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 1000 which is marked as Rs 1250, then what is the discount he is offering?

A) 25 percent B) 33.3 percent
C) 250 percent D) 20 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 percent

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Q:

26% of a number is 65. What is the number?

A) 50 B) 250
C) 260 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250

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