Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 350 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief as 5 km/h and that of the policeman as 7 km/h, how far the thief would have run, before he is over- taken?

A) 875 metres B) 700 metres
C) 1050 metres D) 525 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 875 metres

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A vendor buys apples at the rate of 21 for Rs 7 and sells at the rate of 5 for Rs 2. What will be the result?

A) 20 percent loss B) 20 percent gain
C) 16.66 percent gain D) 16.6 percent loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 percent gain

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The average marks obtained in a class of 50 students is 70%. The average of first 25 is 60% and that of 24 is 80%. What is the marks obtained by the last student?

A) 90% B) 60%
C) 80% D) 70%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 80%

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On dividing 256a2b2c2 by 64a2, we get

A) 2cxc B) 2bxb
C) 4 bxb.cxc D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 bxb.cxc

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Δ DEF is right angled at E. If m∠D = 30°, what is the length of DE (in cm), if EF = 6√3 cm?

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

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Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Book B) Tyre
C) Bangle D) Compact disk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Book

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A wholesaler sells a good to a retailer at a profit of 5% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a profit of 10%. If the customer pays Rs. 2,000, what had it cost (in Rs) the wholesaler?

A) 1731.6 B) 3210.6
C) 1931.6 D) 2310.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1731.6

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If the rice is sold at Rs 56 per kg, there would be a 40% loss. To earn a profit of 20% what should be the price of rice (per kg)?

A) 112 B) 108
C) 116 D) 124
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 112

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