Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 15 – 225 B) 25 – 625
C) 35 – 1225 D) 45 – 2525
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 45 – 2525

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(61 + 62 + 63 + ......... +110) = ?

A) 4275 B) 8550
C) 12825 D) 17100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4275

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Rs 260200 is divided between Ram and Shyam so that the amount that Ram receives in 3 years is the same as that Shyam receives in 6 years. If the interest is compounded annually at the rate of 4% per annum then Ram's share is

A) 125000 B) 135200
C) 152000 D) 108200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 135200

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There were 35 studentsina hostel.Ifthenumber of studentsbe increased by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs 42 per day while the average expenditure of studentsis reduced by Rs 1. What was the initial expenditure on food per day?

A) Rs 432 B) Rs 442
C) Rs 420 D) Rs 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 420

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Let the original avg expenditure be x

Total expenditure = 35x

⇒35x + 42 = (x-1) X 42

⇒35x + 42 = 42x –42

⇒7x = 84

⇒x = 12

So, initial expenditure = 12 X 35 = 420

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Q:

One number is 25% of another number. The larger number is 12 more than the smaller. The large number is

A) 48 B) 16
C) 4 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

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Q:

The price of an article is cut by 33%, to restore to its original value, the new price must he increased by

A) 33 percent B) 49.25 percent
C) 24.81 percent D) 41.25 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 49.25 percent

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If a-1a=7,then a2+1a2=?

A) 54 B) 51
C) 53 D) 52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 51

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The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 1 : 1 : 4. If the perimeter of the triangle is k times its largest side, then what is the value of k?

A) 1 + 2/√3 B) 1 - 2/√3
C) 2 + 2/√3 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 + 2/√3

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