Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum at the rate of 5% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 20, then the sum is

A) Rs. 2000 B) Rs. 4000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 8000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 8000

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What is the difference of the cube and square of the common root of (x2 – 8x + 15) = 0 and (y2 + 2y – 35) = 0?

A) 76 B) 100
C) 294 D) 318
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100

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Two donkeys are standing 400 meters apart. First donkey can run at a speed of 3 m/sec and the second can run at 2 m/sec. If two donkeys run towards each other after how much time (in sec) will they bump into each other?

A) 60 B) 80
C) 400 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80

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The ratio of the volume of two cylinders is 7 : 3 and the ratio of their heights is 7 : 9. If the area of the base of the second cylinder is 154 sq. cm, then what will be the radius (in cm) of the first cylinder?

A) 6√2 B) 6√3
C) 7√2 D) 7√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7√3

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The largest chord of the circle has a length of 20.4 cm. The radius of the circle will be_____.

A) 10.2 cm B) greater than 10.2 cm
C) greater than and equal to 10.2 cm D) less than 10.2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10.2 cm

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Q:

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

A) Arithmetic B) Mathematics
C) Geometry D) Algebra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mathematics

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Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

A) Rhombus : Four-sided polygon B) Nonagon : Seven-sided polygon
C) Octagon : Eight-sided polygon D) Hexagon : Six-sided polygon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nonagon : Seven-sided polygon

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The  sum  of  three  prime  numbers  is  100.  If  one  of  them  exceeds  another  by  36,  then  one  of  the numbers is

A) 17 B) 29
C) 43 D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) none

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