Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Find the odd man out of the following series?

6, 8, 5, 10, 4, 14

A) 8 B) 10
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

Explanation:

The given number series is 6, 8, 5, 10, 4, 14

6

6 + 2 = 8

8 - 3 = 5

5 + 5 = 10

10 - 7 = 3

3 + 11 = 14

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Hence, the odd man in the given series is 4.

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Q:

If (3/2)X = (5/7)Y = (6/5)Z, then what is X : Y : Z?

 

A) 105 : 50 : 84 B) 24 : 25 : 32
C) 15 : 21 : 25 D) 20 : 42 : 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 : 42 : 25

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Q:

The product of two numbers is 4107. If the H.C.F of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is 

A) 101 B) 107
C) 111 D) 185
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 111

Explanation:

 Let the numbers be 37a and 37b. Then , 37a x 37b =4107  => ab = 3.

 Now co-primes with product 3 are (1,3)

 So, the required numbers are (37 x 1, 37 x 3) i.e, (37,111).

 Therefore, Greater number = 111.

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Q:

What is the value of (sin30° + 1/3) ?

 

A) (2√2+√3)/2 B) (√6+1)/√3
C) 7/3   D) 5/6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5/6

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Q:

If (x + 1x) = 2, then find the value of (x3 + 1x3) ÷ (x18 + 1x18)

 

A) 2/9 B) 5
C) 1 D) 1/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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Q:

Which of the following value of 'x' satisfies the equation 

4x-1.92x-6 = 5184

 

A) 2 B) 3
C) 4 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

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Q:

The ratio of the cost price and selling price of a shirt is 32 : 37. What is the profit percentage?

 

A) 15.63 B)  13.51
C) 17.21 D) 14.44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15.63

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Q:

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

(A) 16-28

(B) 20-30

(C) 30-40

(D) 40-50

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) A

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