Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The present population of a town is 26010. It increases annually at the rate of 2%. What was the population of town 2 years ago?

A) 25000 B) 25100
C) 25200 D) 25500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25000

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Q:

(P - 4)(P - 6)

Simplify the above?

Answer

(P - 4)(P - 6)


 


Now applying distributive property, we get


 


P.P - 4.P - 6.P + 6.4


 


P^2 - 10P + 24

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Q:

What is the value of cosec -150°?

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

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How many numbers are there from 700 to 950 (including both) which are neither divisible by 3 nor by 7?

A) 107 B) 141
C) 144 D) 145
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 144

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A batsman makes 100 runs in the 25th match of his career. His average runs per match increases by 1.4. Find his average before the 25th match.

A) 65 B) 55
C) 75 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 65

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Q:

1/4 of 12?

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

Explanation:

1/4 of 12

= 1/4 x 12

= 3

 

Hence, 1/4 of 12 = 3.

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Q:

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

A) 286 B) 374
C) 143 D) 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 279

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Q:

Two students appeared for an examination. One of them secured 24 marks more than the other and his marks were 65% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are _____

A) 78 and 54 B) 85 and 61
C) 67 and 43 D) 52 and 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 52 and 28

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