Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The first and last terms of an arithmetic progression are 23 and ­42. What is the sum of the series if it has 14 terms?

A) ­91 B) -133
C) 93 D) 133
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -133

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0 1898
Q:

Raj takes 2 1/3 hrs to complete a certain distance at a speed of 51 kmph. What time would Kiran take to complete the same distance at a speed of 68kmph?

A) 1 2/3 hrs B) 1 3/4 hrs
C) 2 hrs D) 1 1/2 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 3/4 hrs

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3 1898
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In the first 38 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was 4.5 runs/over. Calculate the required run rate in the remaining 12 overs to reach the target of 288 runs?

A) 10.35 B) 10.95
C) 9.75 D) 9.15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.75

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2 1897
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To travel 660 km, an Express train takes 10 hours more than Rajdhani. If however, the speed of the Express train is doubled, it takes 7 hours less than Rajdhani. The speed of Rajdhani is

A) 38.8 km/hr B) 16.2 km/hr
C) 50.1 km/hr D) 27.5 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27.5 km/hr

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5 1897
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Δ DEF is right angled at E. If m ∠D = 30°. What is the length (in cm) of DE, if EF = 2√3 cm?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 6 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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0 1897
Q:

What is the angle between centripetal acceleration and tangential acceleration?

A) 90° B) 45°
C) 0° D) 180°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 90°

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0 1897
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If the simple interest on Rs. 400 for 10 years is Rs. 280, then rate of interest per annum is

A) 7% B) 712%
C) 714% D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7%

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0 1897
Q:

20% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 15% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 30.8 percent B) 30 percent
C) 12 percent D) 32 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32 percent

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1 1896