Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average weight of 25 candles is 40 grams. If some candles of weight 50 grams each were removed, then average weight becomes 37.5 grams. How many candles of weight 50 grams each were removed? 

 

A) 3 B) 5
C) 8 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

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If the sum of ten different positive integers is 100, then what is the greatest possible number among these 10 numbers?

A) 45 B) 91
C) 55 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

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A librarian purchased 60 story books for his library. But he found that he could get 4 extra books by spending Rs 336 more and then the overall average price per book would be reduced by Re 1. The previous average price of each book was

A) Rs 84 B) Rs 83
C) Rs 68 D) Rs 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 100

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Points P , Q and R are on a circle such that ∠PQR = 40° and ∠QRP = 60° . Then the subtended angle by arc QR at the centre is

A) 80° B) 120°
C) 140° D) 160°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 160°

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Two circles touch each other at point X. A common tangent touch them at two distinct points Y and Z. If another tangent passing through X cut YZ at A and XA= 16 cm, then what is the value (in cm) of YZ?

A) 18 B) 24
C) 16 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32

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Findout the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.
7 : 50 : : 9 : ?

A) 37 B) 82
C) 17 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 82

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If θ is acute angle and tan θ – cot θ = 0, then what is the value of tan26θ + cot100θ?

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

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10 people can build a wall in 12 days. Six people, each only half as efficient as those in the first group, will be able to complete 3/5 of such a wall in

A) 24 days B) 20 days
C) 18 days D) 25 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24 days

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