Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Three years from now Dharitri's age will be eight years less than twice Eunice's age. The sum of their present ages is 61 years. What is Dharitri's present age?

A) 41 yrs B) 39 yrs
C) 36 yrs D) 43 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 39 yrs

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If the cost price of 48 articles is equal to the selling price of 32 articles, then what is the profit percentage?

A) 20 B) 25
C) 50 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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Rahul's age is three times the age of Sumit. If Rahul is 15 years old presently, determine the age (in years) of Sumit after 12 years.

A) 16 B) 15
C) 10 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 17

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In how many different ways could couples be picked from 6 men and 9 women ?

A) 26 B) 54
C) 52 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 54

Explanation:

Number of mens = 8

Number of womens = 5

 

Different ways could couples be picked = C16×9C1 = 9 x 6 = 54 ways.

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Aniruddh's birthday is on Sunday 2nd April. On what day of the week will be Priyansh's Birthday in the same year if Priyansh was born on 28th October?

A) Saturday B) Wednesday
C) Friday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Saturday

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If a+b=3 then the value of a3+b3+9ab-­27 is

A) 24 B) 25
C) 0 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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If 1 + (1/2) + (1/3) + ... + (1/20) = k, then what is the value of (1/4) + (1/6) + (1/8) + ... + (1/40)?

A) k/2 B) 2k
C) (k – 1)/2 D) (k + 1)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (k – 1)/2

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What is the average of first 7 multiples of 7?

A) 7 B) 14
C) 28 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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