Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average runs conceded by a bowler in 5 matches is 45 and 15.75 in other 4 matches. What is the average runs conceded by the bowler in 9 matches?

A) 15 B) 32
C) 35 D) 53.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

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An article was sold at Rs. 950 allowing 5% discount on the marked price. The marked price of the article is

A) Rs. 960 B) Rs. 1000
C) Rs. 955 D) Rs. 945
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 1000

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Some one rupee, 50 paisa and 25 paisa coins make up rupees 93.75 and their numbers are in the proportion of 3 : 4 : 5. Find the number of each type of coins?

A) 42, 56, 70 B) 45, 60, 75
C) 40, 70, 75 D) 46, 58, 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45, 60, 75

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If sin θ + sin 5θ = sin 3θ and 0 < θ < (π/2), then what is the value of θ (in degrees)?

A) 30 B) 45
C) 60 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

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If x2 + (1/x2) = 1, then what is the value of x48 + x42 + x36 + x30 + x24 + x18 + x12 + x6 + 1?

A) -9 B) 0
C) 1 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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If sec (3x – 20°) = cosec (3y + 20°), then what is the value of tan (x + y)?

A) 1 B)  √3
C) 1/√3 D)  2√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/√3

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20 kg of a mixture of wheat and husk contains 5% husk. How many kg more of husk must be added to make the husk content 20% in the new mixture?

A) 2.75 B) 3.75
C) 4.75 D) 5.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.75

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Two cyclists P and Q cycle at 20 km/hr and 25 km/hr towards each other. What was the distance (in kms) between them when they started if they met after 56 minutes?

A) 36 B) 39
C) 42 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42

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