Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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An army of 12000 consists of Europeans and Indians. The average height of a European is 5ft 10 inches and that of an Indian is 5ft 9 inches and that of the whole army is 5ft 9 3/4 inches. Then the number of Indians in the army is ?

A) 3000 B) 4000
C) 5500 D) 2700
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3000

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There are 8 equidistant points A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H (in same order) on a circle. What is the value of ∠FDH (in degrees)?

A) 22.5 B) 45
C) 30 D) 42.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45

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

A) Flower B) Fruit
C) Leaves D) Root
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Root

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PQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 45°, then find the value of (cosecP - √3/2)

A) (3√3-1)/3 B) 2/√3
C) (2-√3)/√3 D) (2√2-√3)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (2√2-√3)/2

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If p/q = r/s = t/u = √5, then what is the value of [(3p2 + 4r2 + 5t2)/(3q2 + 4s2 + 5u2)]?

A) 1/5 B) 5
C) 25 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

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The marked price of an article is Rs. 5000. But due to a special festive offer a certain percent of discount is declared. Mr. X availed this oppurtunity and bought the article at reduced price. He then sold it at Rs. 5000 and thereby made a profit of 11 1/9%. The percentage of discount allowed was?

A) 10 B) 10/3
C) 15/2 D) 100/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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At 15% discount the selling price of a microwave oven is Rs 34000, what is the selling price if the discount is 37.5%?

A) Rs 25000 B) Rs 15625
C) Rs 17968.75 D) Rs 29218.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 25000

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When a number is increased by 24, it becomes 110% of itself. What is the number?

A) 288 B) 360
C) 216 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 240

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