Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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You purchased two pieces of cloth measring 1.2 m and 1.3 m each at Rs. 330 and Rs. 270 per meter respectively and gave Rs. 1000 at the payment counter. How much cash will you get back?

A) Rs. 253 B) Rs. 604
C) Rs. 649 D) Rs. 235
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 253

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The angle of elevation of the top of a tower at a distance of 25 m from its foot is 60 deg. The approximate height of the tower is

A) 20.3 m B) 15.3 m
C) 36.3 m D) 43.3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 43.3 m

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If in-radius of an equilateral triangle is 3 cm. Calculate the perimeter (in m) of the equilateral triangle.

 

A) 6√3 B) 3√3
C) 12√3 D) 18√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18√3

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Pipes A and C can fill an empty cistern in 32 and 48 hrs, respectively while Pipe B can drain the filled cistern in 24hrs. If the three pipes are turned on together when the cistern is empty, how many hrs will it take for the cistern to be 2/3 full?

A) 96 B) 64
C) 72 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 64

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Q:

A natural number, when divided by 4, 5, 6 or 7, leaves a remainder of 3 in each case. What is the smallest of all such numbers?

A) 63 B) 423
C) 843 D) 213
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 423

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Q:

Which one of the following combination of measurements can form the sides of a triangle?

A) 9 cm, 6 cm, 2 cm B) 11 cm, 3 cm, 12 cm
C) 3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm D) 5 cm, 7 cm, 13 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11 cm, 3 cm, 12 cm

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Puneet lent out Rs 30000 in two parts, one at 5% and the other at 9% interest. The yearly average interest comes out to be 6%. What are the amounts (inRs) that are lent at 5% and 9% respectively?

 

A) 20000, 10000   B) 22500, 7500  
C) 18000, 12000   D) 21000, 9000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 22500, 7500  

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Rs. 10000 is being compounded at 20% per annum. Calculate the amount after 2 years if rate of interest is charged half yearly.

A) Rs. 10041 B) Rs. 14641
C) Rs. 12000 D) Rs. 13660
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 14641

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