Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average marks obtained by a group of 10 students were 20. One student left the group as a result of which the average of the remaining students rose to 21. But another student joined, as a result of which the average marks of the group dropped a bit and became 20.6. What were the average marks obtained by the student who left and the one who joined?

 

A) 14 B) 15
C) 16 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 14

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Square B) Rectangle
C) Cylinder D) Triangle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cylinder

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If w : 0.80 :: 9 : 6, w = ?

A) 2.5 B) 1.1
C) 3.3 D) 1.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1.2

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If the value of √42 is approximately 6.480, then what is the approximate value of √(6/7)?

A) 0.925 B) 0.935
C) 0.945 D) 0.955
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.925

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ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 45 deg, then find the value of (tanC + √3/2).

A) 4/√3 B) (2+√3)/2
C) (√2+2)/2√2 D) (2+√3)/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (2+√3)/2

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A sum of Rs 6000 becomes Rs 7200 in 2 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?

 

A) 7434   B) 8244  
C) 7864   D) 7986
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7986

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A number exceeds its 1/6 by 30. What is the number?

A) 120 B) 150
C) 36 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36

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What is the area (in sq cm) of an equilateral triangle of side 14 cm?

A) 49√3 B) 98√3
C) (49/2)√3 D) (49/4)√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 49√3

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