Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Ratio of present ages of P and Q is 9 : 4. The difference between their ages is 20 years. What will be the sum (in years) of their ages after 10 years?

A) 62 B) 66
C) 72 D) 76
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 72

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To go a distance of 40 km upstream a rower takes 8 hours while it takes her only 5 hours to row the same distance downstream. What was the rower's speed in still water?

A) 4.5 kmph B) 4 kmph
C) 6.5 kmph D) 1.5 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.5 kmph

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If  C+1C = 3, then what is the value of C3+1C3 = ?

A) 0 B) 3√3
C) 1/√3 D) 6√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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If a : b is 32 : 35 and b : c is 21 : 32, then a : c is?

A) 5 : 3 B) 3 : 5
C) 1 : 1 D) 5 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 : 5

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If sec -5π/4 = x, then the value of x is

A) -1/√3 B) -√2
C) -1 D) √3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -√2

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The weights of two iron balls are 3.5 kg and 7.5 kg. What is the percentage weight of the 1st ball with respect to 2nd ball.

A) 46 2/3% B) 35%
C) 46 1/3% D) 45%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 46 2/3%

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The discount offered on a Shirt of Rs 500 and a pair of Trousers of Rs 1000 is 20% and 40% respectively. If Ajay bought 2 Shirt and 3 pair of Trousers then what was the effective discount ( in %) he recieved?

A) 30 B) 32
C) 25 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35

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When a number is increased by 21, it becomes 114% of itself. What is the number?

A) 150 B) 252
C) 315 D) 189
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150

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