Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the sum of the first 11 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is -31 and last term is 29?

A) 42 B) -11
C) 28 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -11

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Choose the one which is different or odd from the following options?

A) Lion B) Tiger
C) Horse D) Giraffe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Horse

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In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 900. If sinP = 12/13, and PQ = 1cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side QR?

 

A) 2.6   B) 3  
C) 2.4 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.4

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

A) 235 B) 678
C) 347 D) 268
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 678

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Average age of 5 students of a school is 14 years. The average age of students and their Mathematics and science teachers is 30 years. If the age of science teacher is 6 years more than the age of Mathematics teacher, then what is the age (in years) of Mathematics teacher?

 

 

A) 67   B) 68  
C) 56   D) 74
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 67  

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Which of the following is in ascending order?

A) 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 1/2 B) 3/4, 4/5, 1/2, 2/3
C) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5 D) 4/5, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5

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The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 19% per annum payable half­yearly is:

A) 38 percent B) 19.9 percent
C) 39.81 percent D) 19 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 19.9 percent

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At 8% simple interest per annum a sum of money becomes Rs. 300 in 2.5 years. What was the sum invested?

A) Rs. 275 B) Rs. 250
C) Rs. 240 D) Rs. 260
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 250

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