Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Choose the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Violet B) Blue
C) Indigo D) White
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) White

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In ΔPQR, S and T are points on side PQ and PR respectively. ST is parallel to QR. If lengths of PS, SQ and PR are 6 cm, 9 cm and 12.5 cm respectively, what is the length of TR?

A) 7.5 cm B) 5 cm
C) 10 cm D) 2.5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.5 cm

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A train left 1 hour later than the scheduled time but in order to reach its destination 200 km away in time, it had to increase its usual speed by 10 km/hr. What is the usual speed (in km/hr) of the train?

A) 38 B) 42
C) 45 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

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Three years ago, the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 years. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is the same today. The present age of the baby is

A) 2 years B) 2.4 years
C) 3 years D) 1.5 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 years

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The average marks of 40 students in an examination was 25. It was later found that the marks of one student had been wrongly entered as 73 instead of 37. What is the value of correct average?

A) 24.3 B) 24.1
C) 24.5 D) 24.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24.1

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Q:

A sum of Rs 400 becomes Rs 448 at simple interest in 2 years. In how many years will the sum of Rs 550 amounts to Rs 682 at the same rate?

A) 2 B) 3
C) 3.5 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4

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Q:

24 men can do a piece of work in 17 days.How many men will be able to do it in 51 days ?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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The ratio of two numbers is 2 : 3. If the sum of both the numbers is 75, then what is the larger number among both the numbers?

A) 45 B) 30
C) 50 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45

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