Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the figure, B and C are the centres of the two circles. ADE is the common tangent to the two circles. If the ratio of the radius of both the circles is 3:5 and AC= 40, then what is the value of DE?

A) 3√15 B) 5√15
C) 6√15 D) 4√15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4√15

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A shopkeeper allows a discount of 20% to his customers and still gains 25%. Find the Marked price of an article which costs Rs.600 to the shopkeeper.

A) Rs.937.50 B) Rs.937
C) Rs.930 D) Rs.1000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.937.50

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The sum of the ages of father and a son presently is 70 years. After 10 years, the son's age is exactly half that of the father. What are their ages now?

A) 45 years, 25 years B) 50 years, 20 years
C) 47 years, 23 years D) 50 years, 25 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50 years, 20 years

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The standard deviation of the set {10, 11, 9, 11, 9} is

A) 1/√5 B) 2/√5
C) 3/√5 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/√5

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In UVW measure of angle V is 900. If cosecU = 13/12, and UV = 2.5 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side VW?

A) 6.5 B) 6
C) 4 D) 5.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Rat B) Cat
C) Fish D) Cow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fish

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Ravi invested Rs.P in a scheme A offering simple interest at 10% p.a. for two years. He invested the whole amount he received from scheme A, in another scheme (B) offering simple interest at 12% p.a. for five years. If the difference between the interests earned from schemes A and B was Rs. 13,00/, what is the value of P ?

A) 2500 B) 2000
C) 3000 D) 3500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2500

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It is given that the initial amount invested in scheme A is Rs P at 10%per Annum S.I. =PTR/100 = P x 10 x 2/100 Now the total amount after 2 years is = 1.2P New Rate of interest = 12% per annum Time = 5 years S.I for next 5 years when new principal amount is 1.2 P = 1.2Px12x5/100 = 0.72P Total amount after 5 years at 12% per annun = 1.72P Given that 1.72P - 1.2P = 1300 P = 1300/0.52 P = Rs. 2500

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P and Q can do a project in 150 and 100 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 60% of the project if they work together?

A) 12 days B) 72 days
C) 42 days D) 36 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36 days

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