Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If Shubhangi walks with a speed of 2 km/hr, then she reaches her school 5/2 minutes late but if she walks with a speed of 2.5 km/hr, then she reach 5 minutes before the scheduled time. What is the distance (in km) of her school from her house?

A) 1.025 B) 1.125
C) 1.25 D) 1.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1.25

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Arrange the fractions 34,512,1316,1629,38 in their ascending order of their magnitude?

A) 3/4 < 3/8 < 13/16 < 16/19 < 5/12 B) 3/8 < 5/12 < 16/29 < 3/4 < 13/16
C) 3/8 < 5/12 < 16/29 < 13/16 < 3/4 D) 3/8 < 5/12 < 13/16 < 16/29 < 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3/8 < 5/12 < 16/29 < 3/4 < 13/16

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An engineering student has to secure 45% marks to pass. He gets 54 and fails by 36 marks. Find the maximum marks.

A) 200 marks B) 225 marks
C) 250 marks D) 275 marks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 200 marks

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If x + (1/x) = (√3 + 1)/2, then what is the value of x4 + (1/x4)?

A) (4√3 – 1)/4 B) (4√3 + 1)/2
C) (–4√3 – 1)/4 D) (–4√3 – 1)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (–4√3 – 1)/4

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On selling 30 caps, a shopkeeper earns profit equal to the selling price of 3 caps. What is the profit percentage?

A) 12.5 B) 11.11
C) 10 D) 14.28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11.11

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What is the fourth proportional to 72, 168 and 150?

A) 450 B) 300
C) 350 D) 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 350

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Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Nylon B) Wool
C) Silk D) Cotton
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nylon

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If Cot θ = 21/20, then what is the value of Sec θ?

A) 29/21 B) 21/29
C) 29/20 D) 20/29
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 29/21

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