Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a3 + b 3 = 35 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a + b?

A) 5 B) 8
C) 2 D) -8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 19 – 57 B) 13 – 39
C) 23 – 69 D) 17 – 53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 17 – 53

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X alone can do a piece of work in 12 days and Y alone can do the same work in 6 days. In how many days will both together complete the same work?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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Six year ago Parvez’s age was same as the present age of Manish. If the present age of Parvez is one-fourth more than that of Manish's present age, then in how many years will Parvez’s age become double of Manish’s present age?

A) 6 B) 12
C) 15 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18

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Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered, I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both statements and choose the most appropriate option. Among M, N, D, P and K, who earns more than only the least earner among them?

I. N earns more than M and P but less than only D.
II. M earns more than P who earns more than K.

 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question. B) The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
C) The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question. D) If the data in statement I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
 
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From I and II: D > N > M > P > K.

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Between 200 and 400 how many numbers are divisible by 7?

A) 28 B) 29
C) 30 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 29

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A sum of Rs 1200 amounts to Rs 1740 in 3 years at simple interest. If rate of interest is increased by 3%, then what will be the new amount (in Rs)?

A) 1848 B) 1946
C) 1812 D) 1924
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1848

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When Bablu decreases the selling price of the shoes from Rs. 360 to Rs. 345, his loss increases by 4%. The cost price of the shoes is

A) Rs. 275 B) Rs. 375
C) Rs. 425 D) Rs. 450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 375

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