Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average height of 30 boys out of a class of 50 is 160 cm. If the average height of the remaining boys is 165 cm, the average height of the whole class (in cm) is:

A) 161 B) 162
C) 163 D) 164
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 162

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The line passing through point (-3,1) and point (x,5) is parallel to the line passing through point (-2,-1) and point (6,3). What is the value of x?

A) -5 B) -2
C) 2 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5

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Product of digits of a 2-digit number is 15. If we add 18 to the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. Find the number.

A) 35 B) 15
C) 51 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 35

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Two numbers are 40% and 80% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 100 B) 33.3
C) 66.6 D) 200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 200

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Of the 5 numbers whose average is 76, the first is 3/7 times the sum of other 4. The first number is

A) 171 B) 114
C) 76 D) 228
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 114

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What is the equation of line whose slope is -1/2 and passes through the intersection of the lines x - y = -1 and 3x - 2y = 0?

A) x + 2y = 8 B) 3x + y = 7
C) x + 2y = -8 D) 3x + y = -7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x + 2y = 8

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The sum of a fraction and 7 times its reciprocal is 11/2. What is the fraction?

A) 7/2 B) 2/7
C) 3/4 D) 4/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7/2

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In 2 years at simple interest the principal increases by 8%. What will be the compound interest earned (in Rs) on Rs 10 lakhs in 2 years at the same rate?

A) 86000 B) 81600
C) 90000 D) 94000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 81600

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