Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Kaushik bought a toy for Rs. 160 and sold it for Rs. 180. The rate of profit was ___%.

A) 12.5 B) 16
C) 17.5 D) 15.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5

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Amit is five years older than Vaibhav at present. After four years the ratio of their age will be 5:4. What is Amit age at present (in years)?

A) 12 B) 16
C) 18 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21

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An arc of 30° in one circle is double an arc in a second circle, the radius of which is three times the radius of the first. Then the angles subtended by the arc of the second circle at its centre is

A) 3° B) 4°
C) 5° D) 6°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5°

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Which of the following is a Pythagorean triplet?

A) 8, 15, 17 B) 17, 21, 29
C) 7, 9, 11 D) 2, 3, 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8, 15, 17

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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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If Rs. 87 was divided between James and Radha in the ratio 1: 2, how much money did Radha get?

A) Rs. 29 B) Rs. 57
C) Rs. 58 D) Rs. 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 29

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When a number is divided by 56, the remainder will be 29. If the same number is divided by 8, then the remainder will be

A) 6 B) 7
C) 5 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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Pipes A, B and C are attached to an empty cistern. While the first two can fill the cistern in 4 and 10 hrs, respectively, the third can drain the cistern, when filled, in 6 hrs. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously when the cistern is half-full, how many hours will be needed to fill the cistern?

A) 30/11 B) 60/11
C) 120/11 D) 90/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30/11

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