Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average monthly salary of 19 members of a group is Rs. 16000. If one more members whose monthly salary is Rs. 20000 has joined the group, then the average salary of the group is

A) Rs.18250 B) Rs.16200
C) Rs.18000 D) Rs.16250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.16200

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What is the largest 4 digit number which is exactly divisible by 81?

A) 9993 B) 9936
C) 9918 D) 9963
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9963

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If ΔABC is an equilateral triangle of side 16 cm, then the length of altitude is

A) 2√3 cm B)  4√3 cm
C) 8√3 cm D)  5√3 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8√3 cm

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Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered, I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both statements and choose the most appropriate option. Among M, N, D, P and K, who earns more than only the least earner among them?

I. N earns more than M and P but less than only D.
II. M earns more than P who earns more than K.

 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question. B) The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
C) The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question. D) If the data in statement I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
 
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From I and II: D > N > M > P > K.

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5% more is gained by selling a watch for Rs. 350 than by selling it for Rs. 340. The cost price of the watch is

A) Rs. 110 B) Rs. 140
C) Rs. 200 D) Rs. 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 200

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ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If cosX = 3/5, then what is the value of cosecZ ?

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

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AB is the diameter of a circle with center O and P be a point on its circumference. If POA = 120°, then the value of PBO is

A) 30° B) 60°
C) 50° D) 40°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60°

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If the roots of the equation a(b  c)x2 + b(c  a)x + c(a  b) = 0 are equal, then which of the following is true?

A) b = ( a + c)/ ac B) 2/ b = (1/ a) + (1/ c)
C) 2 b = (1/ a) + (1/ c) D) abc = ab + bc + ca
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/ b = (1/ a) + (1/ c)

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