Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Factors of 36 - 

A) 72 B) 108
C) 144 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18

Explanation:

From the given options, 

72, 108, 144 are multiples of 36.

18 is the only factor of 36.

 

Factors of 36 are -  1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18.

 

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The average weight of P, Q and R is 47 kg. If the average weight of P and Q be 32.5 kg and that of Q and R be 48.5 kg, then what is the weight of Q (in kgs)?

A) 25 B) 29
C) 21 D) 33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21

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Q:

If a+bab=21 ,  then the value of (a-b) is

A) 1 B) 0
C) -1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0

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Q:

At what percentage above the cost price must an article be marked so as to gain 33% after allowing a customer a discount of 5%?

A) 40% B) 45%
C) 35% D) 47%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40%

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A kite is flying in the sky. The length of string between a point on the ground and kite is 420 m. The angle of elevation of string with the ground is 30 deg. Assuming that there is no slack in the string, then what is the height (in metres) of the kite?

A) 210 B) 140√3
C) 210√3 D) 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 210

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Q:

If 25% of an electricity bill is deducted, Rs 1788 is still to be paid. How much was the bill?

A) Rs 1430 B) Rs 2420
C) Rs 1466 D) Rs 2384
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2384

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Q:

If x = 1 + √2 + √3, then the value of x2-2x-4=0

A)  √6 B)  2√3
C)  3√2 D)  2√6 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  2√6 

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Slope of the line AB is -4/3. Co-ordinates of points A and B are (x, -5) and (-5, 3) respectively. What is the value of x?

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

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