Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The cross­section of a canal is in the shape of an isosceles trapezium which is 3 m wide at the bottom and 5 m wide at the top. If the depth of the canal is 2 m and it is 110 m long, what is the maximum capacity of this canal? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 1760 cubic metres B) 1650 cubic metres
C) 1056 cubic metres D) 880 cubic metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 880 cubic metres

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Reduce 2530/1430 to lowest terms.

A) 47/17 B) 23/13
C) 47/19 D) 29/17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 23/13

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The compound interest earned in two years at 12% per annum is Rs 10176. What is the sum (in Rs) invested?

A) 50000 B) 60000
C) 40000 D) 80000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40000

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If a = 1/a-5, then the value of a + 1/a = ?

A) √29 B) √-29
C) - √29 D) √27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) √29

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If 1 saree is offered free on purchase of 3 sarees, what is the effective discount on each saree?

A) 20% B) 30%
C) 25% D) 40%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25%

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The average of 19 consecutive even integers is 50. The highest of these integers is

A) 88 B) 68
C) 126 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 68

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A school has 8 periods of 45 minutes each, every day. How long will each period be if the school has to have 9 periods everyday, assuming the working hours to be the same?

A) 40 min B) 35 min
C) 30 min D) 45 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40 min

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5 bottles cost as much as 2 bags. The cost of 15 bottles and 4 bags is Rs 2,000. What is the price (in Rs.) of a single bag?

A) 200 B) 215
C) 240 D) 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 200

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