Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 5x + 6(3-2x) = 4, then what is the value of x?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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A sum becomes Rs 10000 in 10 years on simple interest at the rate of 10% per annum. What is the total interest (in Rs) of the 10 years?

A) 4000 B) 5000
C) 2500 D) 4500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5000

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24 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days while 12 women can complete the same piece of work in 28 days. 27 men start working and are replaced by 14 women after 8 days. In how many days will 14 women finish the remaining work?

A) 12 days B) 13 days
C) 12.5 days D) 13.5 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12 days

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A closed wooden rectangular box made of 1 cm thick wood has the following outer dimensions : length 22 cm, breadth 17 cm, and height 12cm. It is filled to capacity with cement. What is the volume of the cement in the box?

 

A) 1488 cu. cm B) 3000 cu. cm
C) 4488 cu. cm D) 2880 cu. cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3000 cu. cm

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The ten's digit of a 2­digit number is greater than the units digit by 4. If we subtract 36 from the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. Find the number.

A) 37 B) 18
C) 81 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 73

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If a + b = 8 and ab = 15, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 98 B) 152
C) 124 D) 260
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 152

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For which value of ‘g’ the linear graph of 6x + 12y +9 = 0 and 2x + gy + 3 =0 has infinite number of solutions?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 6 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 1:4 and area of ΔADE is 6 sq cm, what is the ratio of area of ΔADE: area of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 1:12 B) 1:6
C) 1:16 D) 1:24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1:24

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