Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The cross­section of a canal is in the shape of an isosceles trapezium which is 3 m wide at the bottom and 5 m wide at the top. If the depth of the canal is 2 m and it is 110 m long, what is the maximum capacity of this canal? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 1760 cubic metres B) 1650 cubic metres
C) 1056 cubic metres D) 880 cubic metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 880 cubic metres

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3 1898
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In ΔABC, D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively. DE is parallel to BC. If lengths of AD, DB and DE are 8 cm, 6 cm and 7.2 cm respectively, find length of BC?

A) 12.6 cm B) 9.3 cm
C) 8.1 cm D) 5.4 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.6 cm

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0 1898
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If a+1b= b+1c = c+1a (a , b, c are not equal) then the value of abc = 

A) + 1 B) - 1
C) +1 & -1 D) None of the options
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) +1 & -1

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0 1898
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The diagonal of a square equals the side of an equilateral triangle. If the area of the square is 6√3 sq cm, what is the area of the equilateral triangle?

A) 9√3 sq cm B) 9 sq cm
C) 9√2 sq cm D) 12 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9 sq cm

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0 1897
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The ratio of present ages of R and S is 6:7. Before 12 years the ratio of their ages was 9:11. What is R's present age (in years)?

A) 56 B) 48
C) 36 D) 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48

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0 1897
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The flight fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 11:13. What is the increase (in Rs) in the fare, if the original fare was Rs 12100?

A) 14300 B) 2200
C) 22000 D) 1430
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2200

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1 1897
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If (x + y):(x - y) = 11:1, find value of (5x + 3y)/(x - 2y).

A) 45/4 B) 4/45
C) -45/4 D) -4/45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -45/4

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5 1897
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P bought an article for Rs. 1600 and sold it at a profit of 10%. What would have been the increase in the profit percent if it was sold for Rs. 1840?

A) 5% B) 10%
C) 12% D) 15%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5%

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4 1897