Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Find the value of p, if 2x -­ 4, 4x + p and 6x -­ 12 are in arithmetic progression.

A) -9 B) -10
C) -11 D) -8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -8

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The length and breadth of a rectangular piece of a land are in a ratio 5:3. The owner spent Rs. 6000 for surrounding it from all sides at Rs.7.50 per metre. The difference between its length and breadth is

A) 50 metres B) 100 metres
C) 150 metres D) 250 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100 metres

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The 7th and 12th term of an arithmetic progression are -15 and 5 respectively. What is the 16th term?

A) 25 B) 29
C) 21 D) 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21

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(0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2)(0.06 x 0.06 x 0.06) / (0.12 x 0.12 x 0.12) = ?

A) 0.008 B) 0.001
C) 0.002 D) 0.006
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.001

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If Rs. 87 was divided between James and Radha in the ratio 1: 2, how much money did Radha get?

A) Rs. 29 B) Rs. 57
C) Rs. 58 D) Rs. 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 29

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In ΔABC, ∠B is right angle, D is the mid point of the side AC. If AB = 6 cm, BC = 8cm, then the length of BD is

A) 4 cm B) 5 cm
C) 8 cm D) 12 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 cm

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What is the age of the eldest sister if, the sum of ages of 5 sisters born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years?

A) 14 yrs B) 4 yrs
C) 18 yrs D) 16 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16 yrs

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What is the square root of 9409?

A) 83 B) 87
C) 89 D) 97
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 83

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