Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The 3rd and 7th term of an arithmetic progression are -9 and 11 respectively. What is the 15th term?

A) 28 B) 87
C) 51 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 51

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

A) DEF B) GJM
C) NQT D) BEH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) DEF

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If one of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial (k - 1)x2 + kx + 1 is -3 then the value of k = ?

 

A) -4/3 B) -2/3
C) 2/3 D) 4/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2/3

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The number of diagonals in a hendecagon is

A) 44 B) 39
C) 40 D) 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33

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The Simple Interest(SI) for 16 years on an amount at particular rate is Rs 10000. If the principal is doubled at an interval of every 4 years and the rate is tripled at every such in terval, find the new Simple Interest(SI)

A) 632100 B) 689620
C) 602260 D) 647500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 647500

Explanation:
Let New SI be X

10000/16 = X/4(1*1+2*3+4*9+8*27)

10000/16=X/4(1+6+36+216)

X=647500

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Q:

Two pipes fill a tank when working individually in 25 and 40 hours, respectively while a third pipe can drain the filled tank in 16 hours. If all the three pipes are turned on at the same time when the tank is empty, how long will it take to fill the tank completely ?

A) 2 days 1 hour B) 16 days 16 hours
C) 1 day 7 hours D) 15 days 18 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16 days 16 hours

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Q:

How many three digit whole numbers are there between 75 and 405?

A) 305 B) 307
C) 304 D) 306
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 305

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Q:

4 men can build a small house in 12 days. How long would it take for 6 men to build the same house?

A) 9 days B) 8 days
C) 8.1 days D) 8.2 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 days

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