Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Train A takes 1 hour more than train B to travel a distance of 720 km. Due to engine trouble speed of train B falls by a third, so it takes 3 hours more than Train A to complete the same journey? What is the speed of Train A (in km/hr)?

A) 80 B) 90
C) 60 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

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The cost price of 60 articles is same as the selling price of x articles. If there is a profit of 20%, then what is the value of x?

A) 15 B) 30
C) 50 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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In the given figure, ABCDEF is a regular hexagon of side 12 cm. P, Q and R are the mid points of the sides AB, CD and EF respectively. What is the area (in sq.cm) of triangle PQR?

A) 27√6 B) 81√3
C) 54√3 D) 54√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 81√3

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A student multiplied a number by 6/13 instead of 13/6. What is the percentage error in the calculation?

A) 369.44 percent B) 39.35 percent
C) 184.72 percent D) 78.7 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 78.7 percent

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Find the least number to be added to 1739 so that it is exactly divisible by 11.

A) 11 B) 2
C) 1 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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If in 3 years at simple interest the principal increases by 15%. What will be the approximate compound interest earned (in Rs lakhs) on Rs 15 lakhs in 3 years at the same rate?

A) 7.81 B) 2.87
C) 2.36 D) 3.38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.36

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In the given figure, O is centere of the circle. Circle has 3 tangents. If angle QPR = 45 deg, then what is the value (in deg) of angle QOR ?

A) 67.5 B) 72
C) 78.5 D) 65
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 67.5

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 133 B) 253
C) 231 D) 209
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 133

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