Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 16 – 5 B) 24 – 6
C) 32 – 8 D) 88 – 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16 – 5

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If x/2 - [4(15/2 - x/3)]/3 = -x/18, then what is the value of x?

A) -10 B) 9/8
C) 10 D) -9/8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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If 3x+22x+1 = a2x+1+bx+2 be an identity, then the value of b

A) 0 B) -1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -1

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If a retailer offers a discount of 28% on the marked price of his goods and thus ends up selling at cost price, what was the % mark up?

A) 18.25 percent B) 22 percent
C) 38.88 percent D) 28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 38.88 percent

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The first and last terms of an arithmetic progression are 25 and ­52. What is the sum of the series if it has 12 terms?

A) -162 B) -110
C) 162 D) 110
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -162

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In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90 deg. If cosA = 5/13, and AB = 10 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side BC?

A) 26 B) 24
C) 25 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

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Which of the numbers given below is the square root of 15376?

A) 122 B) 124
C) 134 D) 128
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 124

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A and B together can do a piece of work in 10 days. If A can do the work in 15 days, find in how many days that B alone can do the same work. Given below are the steps involved in solving the above problem. Arrange them in sequential order.

 

A) One day's work of B is 1/10 - 1/15

B) One day's work of A and B is 1/10 and One day's work of A is 1/15

C) B alone can do the work in 30 days

D) One day's work of B is 1/30

 

A) BADC B) ADCB
C) BCAD D) BDAC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) BADC

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