Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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5 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 70 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 9 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

A) 45 km/hr B) 54 km/hr
C) 67.5 km/hr D) 36 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45 km/hr

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4 1937
Q:

Mr. Kapur purchased two toy cycles for Rs 750 each. He sold these cycles, gaining 6% on one and losing 4% on the other. The gain or loss percent in the whole transaction is

A) 1% loss B) 1% gain
C) 1.5% loss D) 1.5 gain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1% gain

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3 1937
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24 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days while 12 women can complete the same piece of work in 28 days. 27 men start working and are replaced by 14 women after 8 days. In how many days will 14 women finish the remaining work?

A) 12 days B) 13 days
C) 12.5 days D) 13.5 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12 days

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If x2+y2+z2-8x+6y-4z+29 = 0, then find the value of z(x+y).

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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1 1937
Q:

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

A) 253 B) 473
C) 143 D) 633
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 633

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2 1937
Q:

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

A) 7642 B) 4520
C) 3927 D) 5841
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5841

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0 1937
Q:

Δ DEF is right angled at E. If m∠D = 45°, then what is the value of cosecF X cotD?

A) 1/√2 B) 2
C) 1/2 D) √2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √2

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Q:

30% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 5% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 33.5 percent B) 35.175 percent
C) 35 percent D) 6.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 33.5 percent

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1 1937