Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Find two numbers such that their mean proportion is 12 and third proportion is 768.

A) 3 and 24 B) 3 and 48
C) 6 and 48 D) 6 and 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 and 48

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Mukesh got series of discount 30%, 25%, 15% on his shirt. Find out the single equivalent discount.

A) 52.34% B) 38.35%
C) 55.38% D) 57.38%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55.38%

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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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What is the simplified value of tan (θ/2) + cot (θ/2)?

A) 2 cosec θ B) 2 sec θ
C) sin θ D) cosec θ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 cosec θ

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A train 100 m long is running at a speed of 120 kms/hr. The time taken to pass a person standing near the line is

A) 1 second B) 3 seconds
C) 5 seconds D) 7 seconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 seconds

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A shopkeeper marks the price of an article at Rs. 320. Find the cost price if after allowing a discount of 10%, he still gains 20% on the cost price.

A) Rs. 240 B) Rs. 280
C) Rs. 300 D) Rs. 264
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 240

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K is 5 years older to H. H is 3 years younger to R. R is 6 years older to C. C is 7 years younger to L. Who is the eldest?

A) H B) K
C) R D) L
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) K

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A and B can do a piece of work in 18 days, B and C in 24 days, A and C in 36 days. Working together they can do the work in

A) 12 days B) 13 days
C) 16 days D) 26 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16 days

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