Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In an arithmetic progression if 13 is the 3rd term, -­47 is the 13th term, then ­-17 is which term?

A) 9 B) 10
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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20% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 10% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 30.8 percent B) 30 percent
C) 12 percent D) 28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28 percent

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Two trains are moving in the opposite direction at speed of 30 km/hr and 45 km/hr respectively, whose lengths are 450 m and 550 m respectively. What is the time taken (in seconds) by slower train to cross the faster train?

A) 48 B) 54
C) 62 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48

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3/5 of my current age is the same as 5/6 of that of one of my cousin. My age ten ago will be his age four years hence. My current age is ___ years.

A) 60 B) 55
C) 45 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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The sum of money that will yield Rs. 60 as simple interest at 6% per annum in 5 years is

A) 200 B) 225
C) 175 D) 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 200

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The average of 44 consecutive odd numbers is 144.What is the largest number?

A) 189 B) 191
C) 187 D) 193
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 187

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12 copies of a book were sold for Rs. 1800 thereby gaining cost price of 3 copies. The cost price of a copy of the book is

A) Rs. 120 B) Rs. 150
C) Rs. 1200 D) Rs. 1500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 120

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PQR is right angled at Q. If sinP = 12/13, then what is the value of tanR?

A) 5/13 B) 13/5
C) 13/12 D) 5/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5/12

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