Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average of 5 members of a family is 24 years. If the youngest member is 8 years old, then what was the average age (in years) of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member?

A) 16 B) 20
C) 24 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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A money lender lends Rs. 400 for 3 years to a person and lends Rs. 500 for 4 years to the other person at the same rate of simple interest. If altogether he receives Rs. 160 as interest, what is the rate of interest per annum ?

A) 5% B) 7%
C) 9% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5%

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Dipali bought a set of cups for Rs. 375, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 345. What is the percentage of loss that she incurred?

A) 14 B) 7
C) 16 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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A right circular cylinder is partially filled with water. Two iron spherical balls are completely immersed in the water so that the height of the water in the cylinder rises by 4 cm. If the radius of one ball is half of the other and the diameter of the cylinder is 18 cm, then the radii of the spherical balls are

A) 6 cm and 12 cm B) 4 cm and 8 cm
C) 3 cm and 6 cm D) 2 cm and 4 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3 cm and 6 cm

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If x1x2x3 = 4(4 + x1 + x2 + x3 ), then what is the value of [1/(2 + x1  )] + [1/(2 + x2 )] + [1/(2 + x3 )]?

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

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Divide 3740 in three parts in such a way that half of the first part, one-third of the second part and one-sixth of the third part are equal.

A) 700, 1000, 2040 B) 340, 1360, 2040
C) 680, 1020, 200 D) 500, 1200, 2040
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 680, 1020, 200

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If x = a cosθ+ b sinθ and y = b cosθ- a sinθ, then x2 + y2 is equal to

A) ab B) a2+b2
C) a2-b2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a2+b2

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Find the sum of interior angles of a dodecagon?

A) 1620° B) 1800°
C) 1440° D) 1260°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1800°

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