Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The first and last terms of an arithmetic progression are 37 and ­18. If the sum of the series is 114, then it has how many terms?

A) 13 B) 12
C) 14 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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The measures of the four angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 1:2:3:4. What is the measure of the biggest angle?

A) 36° B) 144°
C) 72° D) 108°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 144°

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 341 B) 342
C) 810 D) 405
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 341

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ΔDEF is similar to ΔGHI. Length of DE is 9 cm and length of the corresponding side GH is 16 cm. What is the ratio of areas of Δ DEF : Δ GHI?

A) 3:4 B) 9:16
C) 81:256 D) 16:9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 81:256

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Some one rupee, 50 paisa and 25 paisa coins make up rupees 93.75 and their numbers are in the proportion of 3 : 4 : 5. Find the number of each type of coins?

A) 42, 56, 70 B) 45, 60, 75
C) 40, 70, 75 D) 46, 58, 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45, 60, 75

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Q:

How much simple interest will Rs. 4000 earn in 18 months at 12% per annum?

A) Rs.216 B) Rs.360
C) Rs.720 D) Rs.960
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.720

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The sum of the ages of husband and wife at present is 56. Ten years ago the product of their ages was 320. What is the age of the husband and the wife?

A) 28, 28 B) 32, 24
C) 30, 26 D) 29, 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30, 26

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A bus moves at a speed of 84 km/hr after repairing and moves at a speed of 56 km/hr before repairing. It covers 2x distance in 8 hours after repairing.How much time (in hours) will it take to cover x distance before repairing?

A) 8 B) 5
C) 6 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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