Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

How many times the keys of a typewriter have to be pressed in order to write numbers from 121 to 1346?

A) 3675 B) 4018
C) 4021 D) 4025
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4025

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Q:

(P - 4)(P - 6)

Simplify the above?

Answer

(P - 4)(P - 6)


 


Now applying distributive property, we get


 


P.P - 4.P - 6.P + 6.4


 


P^2 - 10P + 24

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A man bought 500 metres of electronic wire at 50 paise per metre. He sold 50% of it at a profit of 5%. At what percent should he sell the remainder so as to gain 10% on the whole transaction?

A) 13% B) 12.5%
C) 15% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13%

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Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 80 kmph and including stoppages, it is 60 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

A) 12 B) 15
C) 18 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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What least number must be added to 1039, so that the sum obtained is completely divisible by 29?

A) 4 B) 5
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

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Q:

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

A) Badminton B) Table Tennis
C) Cricket D) Hockey
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Badminton

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A starts a taxi service by investing Rs 25 lakhs. After 3 months, B joins the business by investing Rs 40 lakhs then 4 months after B joined, C too joins them by investing Rs 50 lakhs. One year after A started the business they make Rs 2,73,000 in profit. What is C's share of the profit (in Rs)?

A) 100000 B) 1,25,000
C) 75000 D) 1,50,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 75000

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The simple interest on a sum of money for 10 years is Rs 3130. If the principal becomes 5 times after 5 years, then what will be the total interest (in Rs)obtained after 10 years?

A) 6260 B) 7825
C) 9390 D) 15650
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9390

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