Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Average of two numbers is 8 and average of other three numbers is 3 ; the average of the five numbers is

A) 2 B) 3
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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Select the related number from the given alternatives.
0.02 : 0.002 :: 1/3 : ?

A) 0.333 B) 1/30
C) 0.003 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/30

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Q:

The price of an article is decreased by 10%. To restore it to its former value, the new price must be increased by

A) 9 1/11% B) 10%
C) 11% D) 11 1/9%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11 1/9%

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If P = 7 + 4√3 and PQ = 1, then what is the value of (1/P2) + (1/Q2)?

A) 148 B) 189
C) 194 D) 204
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 194

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In a trapezium, one diagonal divides the other in the ratio 2 : 9. If the length of the larger of the two parallel sides is 45 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the other parallel side?

A) 10 B) 5
C) 18 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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In the given figure, in a right angle triangle ABC, AB = 12 cm and AC = 15 cm. A square is inscribed in the triangle. One of the vertices of square coincides with the vertex of triangle. What is the maximum possible area (in cm.sq) of the square?

A) 1296/49 B) 25
C) 1225/36 D) 1225/64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1296/49

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5 bottles cost as much as 2 bags. The cost of 15 bottles and 4 bags is Rs 2,000. What is the price (in Rs.) of a single bag?

A) 200 B) 215
C) 240 D) 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 200

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If x = 1/(√2+1) then the value of x2 + 2x - 1 is

A) 2√2 B) 4
C) 0 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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