Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Joule B) Ohm
C) Watt D) Magnetic Field
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Magnetic Field

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The average of 9 observations was found to be 35. Later on, it was detected that an observation 81 was misread as 18. The correct average of the observations is

A) 28 B) 42
C) 35 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 42

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3 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 88 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 8 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

A) 76.8 km/hr B) 64 km/hr
C) 96 km/hr D) 51.2 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 64 km/hr

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Q:

A person while buying a dress on sale spends Rs. 45 and saves Rs. 5, what is the percentage of his savings?

A) 5% B) 10%
C) 15% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10%

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The marked price of an article is Rs 2400. It is sold at two successive discounts of 10% and 15%. What is the selling price (in Rs) of the article?

 

A) 1836 B) 1924
C) 1848 D) 1976
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1836

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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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ABCD is a kite where m∠A is 90° and m∠C is 60°. If length of AB is 6 cm, what is the length of diagonal AC?

A) 6(√2+√3) cm B) 2(√3+√6) cm
C) 2(√2+√3) cm D) 3(√2+√6) cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3(√2+√6) cm

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If sinA + sin2A = 1 then what is the value of cos2A + cos4A ?

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

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