Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A,B and C contract a work for Rs. 440. Together A and B are to do 9/11 of the work. The share of C should be:

A) 75 B) 90
C) 100 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 80

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There were 35 studentsina hostel.Ifthenumber of studentsbe increased by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs 42 per day while the average expenditure of studentsis reduced by Rs 1. What was the initial expenditure on food per day?

A) Rs 432 B) Rs 442
C) Rs 420 D) Rs 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 420

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Let the original avg expenditure be x

Total expenditure = 35x

⇒35x + 42 = (x-1) X 42

⇒35x + 42 = 42x –42

⇒7x = 84

⇒x = 12

So, initial expenditure = 12 X 35 = 420

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If ABCDEF is a regular hexagon, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠ADB?

A) 15 B) 30
C) 45 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 30

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The population of a town increases by 5% in the first year, by 6% in the second year and by 8% in third year. The present population of town is 120204. What was the population of the town 3 years ago?

A) 102000 B) 100000
C) 98000 D) 101204
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100000

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Sum of a fraction and thrice its reciprocal is 31/6. What is the fraction?

A) 2/9 B) 9/4
C) 9/2 D) 4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9/2

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Q:

(251+252+253+254+255) is divided by

A) 23 B) 58
C) 124 D) 127
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 124

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Cricket B) Carrom
C) Table Tennis D) Chess
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cricket

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

A) 6 , 612 B) 5 , 521
C) 4 , 46 D) 7 , 543
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7 , 543

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