Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A and B together do a job in 15 days and A alone could do the same job in 20 days. How many days would B take to do half the job if he worked alone?

A) 60 B) 30
C) 45 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 30

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You are given a question and two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the question.

Question:

What is the total age of the sisters 10 years from now?

Statements:

1. Lina is 20 years old now.

2. Lina's sister's age is twice that of the age of Lina.

A) Statement 1 alone is sufficient. B) Statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient.
C) Statement 2 alone is sufficient. D) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient.

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A sum becomes Rs 10000 in 10 years on simple interest at the rate of 10% per annum. What is the total interest (in Rs) of the 10 years?

A) 4000 B) 5000
C) 2500 D) 4500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5000

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Point Q(-2,b) is the midpoint of segment EF. Co-ordinates of E are (-7,-6) and F are (a,0). What is the value of a and b?

A) a = 3; b = -3 B) a = -3; b = -3
C) a = 3; b = 3 D) a = -3; b = 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a = 3; b = -3

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What is the value of sec -2π/3 ?

A) -2 B) 2
C) 2/√3 D) -2/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -2

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A 8 cm long perpendicular is drawn from the centre of a circle to a 12 cm long chord. The diameter of the circle is

A) 10 cm B) 12 cm
C) 16 cm D) 20 cm  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 cm  

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The area of a circle is 616 sq.m. Find its diameter.

A) 7 m B) 14 m
C) 28 m D) 56 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28 m

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If 25% of an electricity bill is deducted, Rs 1788 is still to be paid. How much was the bill?

A) Rs 1430 B) Rs 2420
C) Rs 1466 D) Rs 2384
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2384

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