Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the value of 2 consecutive natural numbers, sum of whose squares is 145?

A) 8, 9 B) 6, 7
C) 13, 14 D) 9, 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8, 9

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A number is greater than twice its reciprocal by 31/4. Find the number.

A) 7 B) 8
C) 9 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7

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What is the sum of the first 11 terms of an arithmetic progression if the 4th term is 11 and the 7th term is -4?

A) -75 B) 55
C) 11 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11

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The angle of elevation of the top of a tower at a distance of 25 m from its foot is 60 deg. The approximate height of the tower is

A) 20.3 m B) 15.3 m
C) 36.3 m D) 43.3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 43.3 m

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Rs. 10000 is being compounded at 20% per annum. Calculate the amount after 2 years if rate of interest is charged half yearly.

A) Rs. 10041 B) Rs. 14641
C) Rs. 12000 D) Rs. 13660
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 14641

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Puneet lent out Rs 30000 in two parts, one at 5% and the other at 9% interest. The yearly average interest comes out to be 6%. What are the amounts (inRs) that are lent at 5% and 9% respectively?

 

A) 20000, 10000   B) 22500, 7500  
C) 18000, 12000   D) 21000, 9000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 22500, 7500  

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Which one of the following combination of measurements can form the sides of a triangle?

A) 9 cm, 6 cm, 2 cm B) 11 cm, 3 cm, 12 cm
C) 3 cm, 5 cm, 8 cm D) 5 cm, 7 cm, 13 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11 cm, 3 cm, 12 cm

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The amount of extension in a spring is proportional to the weight hung on it. If the weight of 5 kgs produces an extension of 0.4 cm, what weight would produce an extension of 5cm?

A) 6.25kgs B) 62.5kgs
C) 4kgs D) 40kgs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 62.5kgs

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