Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If side of a square is increased by 60%, then what will be the percentage increase in its area?

 

 

A) 156 B) 120
C) 126 D) 132
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 156

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Q:

Select the odd figure out of the given series.

 

 

A) 2 B) 3
C) 4 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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 In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

 

A) PNLJ   B) USQO  
C) MKIG   D) QNKH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QNKH

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Q:

The diference of two numbers is 20% of the larger number, if the smaller number is 20, then the larger number is :

A) 15 B) 25
C) 35 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

Explanation:

Let the large number be x.

Then x - 20 = 20x/100

=> x - x/5 = 20  => x = 25.

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Q:

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

 

A) Sister – Female B) Male – Father
C) Brother – Male D) Grandmother – Female
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Male – Father

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Q:

What smallest number should be added to 4456 so that the sum is completely divisible by 6 ?

A) 4 B) 3
C) 2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

Explanation:

6)4456(742
42
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25
24
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16
12
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4
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Required number = (6-4) = 2.

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A and B invests Rs.8000 and Rs.9000 in a business. After 4 months, A withdraws half of his capital and 2 months later, B withdraws one-third of his capital. In what ratio should they share the profits at the end of the year  ?

A) 21:29 B) 41:54
C) 32:45 D) 37:51
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 32:45

Explanation:

             A              :               B
(8000x4)+(4000x8) : (9000x6)+(6000x6)
         64000           :      90000
=>        32 : 45

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Q:

Sivagami is 2 years elder than Meena. After 6 years the total of their ages will be 7 times of their current age. Then age of Sivagami is :

A) 19 years B) 17 years
C) 15 years D) data inadequate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) data inadequate

Explanation:

Let Meena’s age = A.
Then Sivagami’s age = A + 2
After 6 years the total of their ages will be 7 times of what?
Not clear.
So the given data are inadequate.

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