Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Dealer purchased an article for Rs. 900 and fixes the list price in such a way that he gains 20% after allowing 10% discount, then the list price is

A) Rs.1180 B) Rs.1080
C) Rs.1200 D) Rs.1100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.1200

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Three numbers are in Arithmetic Progression (AP) whose sum is 30 and the product is 910. Then the greatest number in the AP is

A) 17 B) 15
C) 13 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

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Two circles touch each other at point X. A common tangent touch them at two distinct points Y and Z. If another tangent passing through X cut YZ at A and XA= 16 cm, then what is the value (in cm) of YZ?

A) 18 B) 24
C) 16 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32

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A rectangular swimming pool of length 30 m and breadth 15 m has a uniformly sloping floor. It is 1 m in depth on one end of its length and 2 m at the other. How much water is needed to completely fill this pool?

A) 1350 cubic mts B) 2025 cubic mts
C) 675 cubic mts D) 2700 cubic mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 675 cubic mts

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PQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 45°, then find the value of (cosecP - √3/2)

A) (3√3-1)/3 B) 2/√3
C) (2-√3)/√3 D) (2√2-√3)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (2√2-√3)/2

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If x/y = 2/3, then what is the ratio of (3x + 2y) and (3x – y)?

A) 4 : 1 B) 3 : 1
C) 2 : 1 D) 4 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4 : 1

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Two numbers are 30% and 37% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 10 percent B) 7 percent
C) 11.11 percent D) 18.92 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11.11 percent

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A boat goes 8 km upstream and 12 km downstream in 7hours. It goes 9 km upstream and 18 km downstream in 9 hours. What is the speed (in km/h) of the boat in still water?

 

A) 5 B) 4
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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