Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two cyclists P and Q cycle at 20 km/hr and 25 km/hr towards each other. What was the distance (in kms) between them when they started if they met after 56 minutes?

A) 36 B) 39
C) 42 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42

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Ratio of present ages of P and Q is 9 : 4. The difference between their ages is 20 years. What will be the sum (in years) of their ages after 10 years?

A) 62 B) 66
C) 72 D) 76
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 72

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The average of 15 numbers is 7. If the average of the first 8 numbers is 6.5 and the average of the last 8 numbers is 8.5 then middle number is

A) 10 B) 23
C) 13 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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If (4/5)A = 3B = (2/3)C, then what is A : B : C?

A) 12 : 3 : 16 B) 12 : 45 : 10
C) 15 : 4 : 18 D) 9 : 12 : 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15 : 4 : 18

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In the given figure, ABCD is a square whose side is 4 cm. P is a point on the side AD. What is the minimum value (in cm) of BP + CP ?

A) 4√5 B) 4√4
C) 6√3 D) 4√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4√5

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If sin θ + sin 5θ = sin 3θ and 0 < θ < (π/2), then what is the value of θ (in degrees)?

A) 30 B) 45
C) 60 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

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If x - y = 6 and xy = 40, then find x2 + y2 ?

A) 116 B) 80
C) 89 D) 146
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 116

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The marked price of an article is Rs 960 and it is sold at a discount of Rs 192. What is the discount percentage?

A) 15 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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