Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The rate of discount on an article whose marked price is Rs. 170 and selling price is Rs. 130?

A) 24.26% B) 22.45%
C) 23.53% D) 23.60%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 23.53%

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Sister - Female B) Male - Father
C) Brother - Male D) Grandmother - Female
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Male - Father

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There was a group of 6 students who took a test. Another student joined the group after taking the test later. With her marks included the average score of the group went up by 3. This student has got ___ marks more than the average marks without her being included.

 

A) 21 B) 20
C) 18 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21

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Which is the correct ascending order of the given numbers?

A) 1/3,1/5,2/5 B) 1/3,2/5,1/5
C) 1/5,1/3,2/5 D) 1/5,2/5,1/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/5,1/3,2/5

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Which of the following is the prime number series from 1 to 20?

A) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19 B) 3, 5, 7, 11, 13,17, 19
C) 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19 D) 2, 3, 5, 7,11, 13, 17, 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2, 3, 5, 7,11, 13, 17, 19

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:3, what is the ratio of area of ΔADE and area of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 4 : 21 B) 4 : 25
C) 4 : 29 D) 4 : 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4 : 21

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Q:

Find the number which is NOT a prime number.

A) 89 B) 87
C) 79 D) 97
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 87

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A square park having a side 22 m has two roads each 2 m wide running in the middle of it and parallel to its length and breadth. What will be the cost of gravelling the path at the rate of Rs.100/sq.m?

A) Rs. 88 B) Rs. 8800
C) Rs. 84 D) Rs. 8400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 8400

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