Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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9 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 72 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 3 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

A) 21.6 km/hr B) 27 km/hr
C) 18 km/hr D) 14.4 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18 km/hr

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In a college, the ratio of boys to girls is 29 : 33 respectively. When 142 more boys join the college, this ratio becomes 21 :19. How many more girls should join the college to make the number of boys and girls equal?

A) 75 B) 90
C) 60 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 66

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What is the measure of an interior angle of a regular Octagon?

A) 135° B) 120°
C) 140° D) 144°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 135°

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The average revenues of 7 consecutive years of a company is Rs 75 lakhs. If the average of first 4 years is Rs 70 lakhs and that of last 4 years is Rs 82 lakhs, what will be the revenue for the 4th year.

A) Rs 85 lakhs B) Rs 83 lakhs
C) Rs 81 lakhs D) Rs 79 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 83 lakhs

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The mean of a distribution is 15 and the standard deviation is 5. What is the value of the coefficient variation?

A) 16.66% B) 66.66%
C) 33.33% D) 100%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 33.33%

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The compound interest earned in two years at 12% per annum is Rs 10176. What is the sum (in Rs) invested?

A) 50000 B) 60000
C) 40000 D) 80000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40000

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The value of x for which the expressions 7x + 13 and 13x - 7 become equal is _____

A) -10/3 B) 3/10
C) -3/10 D) 10/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10/3

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If 9x2 + 16y2 = 60 and 3x + 4y = 6, then the value of xy is

A) -1 B) 1
C) -2 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1

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