Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A man makes four trips of equal distances. His speed on first trip was 60 km/hr and in each subsequent trip his speed was half of the previous trip. What is the average speed (in km/hr) of the man in these four trips?

A) 16 B) 30
C) 28.125 D) 27.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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A can do 50% of the job in 16 days, B can do 1/4th of the job in 24 days. In how many days can they do 3/4th of the job working together?

A) 24 B) 9
C) 21 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18

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The ratio of present ages of R and S is 11:17. Before 11 years the ratio of their ages was 11:20. What is R's present age (in years)?

A) 51 B) 33
C) 22 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 33

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Weights of two friends A and B are in the ratio of 7 : 8. A’s weight increases by 10% and the total weight of A and B increase by 20%. What is the percentageincrease in the B’s weight?

A) 28.75 B) 11.55
C) 32.85 D) 24.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28.75

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What will be the acute angle between the hour-hand and the minute-hand at 4:37 p.m.?

A) 18.5° B) 83.5°
C) 18° D) 6.5°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 83.5°

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How many digits will be there to the right of the decimal point in the product of 85.44 and .08455 ?

A) 7 B) 5
C) 4 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

Explanation:

Sum of decimal places = 7.

Since the last digit to the extreme right will be zero (since 4 x 5 = 20), so there will be 6 significant digits to the right of the decimal point.

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Mohan invested Rs. 100000 in a garment business. After few months, Sohan joined him with Rs. 40000. At the end of the year, the total profit was divided between them in ratio 3 : 1. After how many months did Sohan join the business?

A) 3 B) 2
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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Find the compound amount if $1200 is deposited at 8% interest for 11 years if interest is compounded continuously

A) 1456 B) 1456
C) 1693.08 D) 1890
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1693.08

Explanation:

M=Pe^yr

 

2893.08

 

I=M-P

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