Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A person goes from point N to P and comes back. His average speed for the whole journey is 60 km/hr. If his speed while going from N to P is 40 km/hr, then what will be the speed of the person (in km/hr) while coming back from P to N?

A) 80 B) 100
C) 120 D) 140
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 120

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10 is added to a certain number, the sum is multiplied by 7, the product is divided by 5 and 5 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is half of 88. What is the number?

A) 21 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25

Explanation:

Let the number be x

When 10 is added, number = x + 10

When 7 is multiplied, number = 7 X (x + 10)

According to question,

⇒[7 X (x+10) / 5] –5 = 44

⇒7x + 70 = 49 X 5

⇒x + 10 = 35,

⇒x = 25

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What is the value of sec 30° + cot 30°?

A) (√6­-1)/√2 B) √3+2
C) 5/√3 D) (√3­-2√2)/√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5/√3

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In what ratio is the segment joining points (2, 3) and (-2, 1) divided by the Y-axis?

A) 1 : 2 B) 1 : 1
C) 3 : 1 D)  2 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 : 1

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Q:

Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 43 B) 22
C) 13 D) 41
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 22

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Q:

Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 56 B) 72
C) 90 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 64

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

A) Serious B) Severe
C) Harsh D) Deceptive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Deceptive

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26% of a number is 65. What is the number?

A) 50 B) 250
C) 260 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250

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