Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a sum of Rs.12500 is invested for 1 year at 12% per annum interest being compounded semi­-annually, then interest earned is

A) Rs.1505 B) Rs.1535
C) Rs.1545 D) Rs.1550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.1545

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When a number is increased by 105, it becomes 135% of itself. What is the number?

A) 450 B) 300
C) 600 D) 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 300

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Point A (4 , 2) divides segment BC in the ratio 2:5. Co-ordinates of B are (2 , 6) and C are (7 , y). What is the value of y?

A) 8 B) -8
C) 6 D) -6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -8

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If a - b = -1 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a3- b3?

A) 33 B) -19
C) 18 D) 35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -19

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Q:

Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Book B) Tyre
C) Bangle D) Compact disk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Book

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Q:

A train has to cover a distance of 900 km in 25 hours. What should be its average speed in meters/second?

A) 20 B) 10
C) 18 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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Q:

What is the average of all numbers between 11 and 80 which are divisible by 6?

A) 46 B) 47
C) 44 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 45

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A man was 32 years of age when he had his first son. His wife was 35 years of age when his son attained the age of 7 years. The difference between the age of the father and the mother is _____

A) 7 years B) 3 years
C) 5 years D) 4 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4 years

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