Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The LCM of 16, 24, 36, 52 and 54 is?

A) 5618 B) 5216
C) 432 D) 5616
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5616

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A student multiplied a number by 6/13 instead of 13/6. What is the percentage error in the calculation?

A) 369.44 percent B) 39.35 percent
C) 184.72 percent D) 78.7 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 78.7 percent

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A & B together finish a job in 24 days, while A, B & C together can finish the same job in 8 days. C alone will finish the job in

A) 12 days B) 14 days
C) 16 days D) 24 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12 days

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A man bought 500 metres of electronic wire at 50 paise per metre. He sold 50% of it at a profit of 5%. At what percent should he sell the remainder so as to gain 10% on the whole transaction?

A) 13% B) 12.5%
C) 15% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13%

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A certain sum of money was divided between A, B and C in the ratio 5:6:9. If A received Rs. 450 the sum divided was

A) 2000 B) 1800
C) 2250 D) 1000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1800

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Q:

(secA ­- tanA)/(cosecA + cotA) is equal to

A) (secA -­ cotA) / (cosecA + tanA) B) (secA -­ cosA) / (cosecA + sinA)
C) (cosecA -­ cotA) / (secA + tanA) D) (secA + cosA) / (cosecA -­ sinA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (cosecA -­ cotA) / (secA + tanA)

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If xy = 56 and x2+ y2= 113, then what will be the value of (x + y)?

A) 29 B) 21
C) 36 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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Q:

If 3A = 6B = 9C; What is A : B : C

A) 6 : 3 : 1 B) 6 : 3 : 2
C) 9 : 3 : 6 D) 9 : 3 : 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 : 3 : 2

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