Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The population of a town is 200000. It increases annually at the rate of 10%. What will be the population after 2 years?

A) 240000 B) 242000
C) 221000 D) 244000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 242000

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An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle of radius 20√3.
What is the length of the side of the triangle?

A) 30 cm B) 40 cm
C) 50 cm D) 60 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60 cm

Explanation:
Radius of circumcircle of an equilateral triangle = side /√3
R = a/√3
a = R√3 = 20√3 *√3 = 60cm
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Q:

A merchant marks the price of his articles 20% above the cost price. If he allows 20% discount, then what is the profit or loss percentage?

A) 2% loss B) 4% profit
C) 4% loss D) No profit/loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4% loss

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A and B together can complete a piece of work in 12 days. They worked together for 5 days and then A alone finished the rest work in 14 days. A alone can complete the work in _____.

A) 24 days B) 22 days
C) 20 days D) 18 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24 days

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In the given figure, ABC is a right angled triangle. ABC = 90 deg and ACB = 60 deg. If the radius of the smaller circle is 2 cm, then what is the radius (in cm) of the larger circle?

A) 4 B) 6
C) 4.5 D) 7.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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Q:

The length of the diagonal of a square is 12 cm. Find its area (in cm2).

A) 36 B) 72
C) 144 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 72

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

A) Mobile B) Computer
C) Fountain Pen D) Television
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fountain Pen

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The ratio of the number of marbles that Pulak and Menaja had was 5:9 while the ratio of the number of marbles that Jairam and Menaja had was 7:18. What is the ratio of the number of marbles that Pulak and Jairam had?

 

A) 10:7 B) 2:3  
C) 5:7 D) 7:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10:7

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