Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In ΔPQR, PQ = PR = 18 cm, AB and AC are parallel to lines PR and PQ respectively. If A is the mid-point of QR, then what is the perimeter (in cm) of quadrilateral ABPC?

A) 18 B) 28
C) 32 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36

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A man covered a certain distance by a train at the speed of 40 km/hr and covers the same distance back by walking at the speed of 8 km/hr. Ifthe whole journey took 12 hours, then what is the one side distance (in km)?

A) 80 B) 60
C) 90 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

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Qamar gained 16% on the resale of a used stereo. If he purchased the item for Rs. 1500, how much did he sell it for?

A) Rs. 1740 B) Rs. 1660
C) Rs. 1600 D) Rs. 1820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1740

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Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

A) Tabla B) Tanpura
C) Sarod D) Sitar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tabla

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What is the value of (cosec30 - 1/√3)?

A) (2√3-1)/√3 B) (√3-4)/2√3
C) -1/√3 D) 2/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (2√3-1)/√3

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 11:18. What would be the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs 550?

A) Rs 350 B) Rs 900
C) Rs 180 D) Rs 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 350

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Of three positive numbers, the ratio of first and second is 5 : 2, ratio of second and third is 5 : 4. The product of first and third is 1800. What is the sum of the three numbers?

A) 43 B) 133
C) 119 D) 129
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 129

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Find the Greatest Common Factor of 280 and 144.

A) 2 B) 8
C) 6 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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