Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The population of a town increases by 5% in the first year, by 6% in the second year and by 8% in third year. The present population of town is 120204. What was the population of the town 3 years ago?

A) 102000 B) 100000
C) 98000 D) 101204
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100000

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Two students appeared for an examination. One of them secured 20 marks more than the other and his marks were 55% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are

A) 92 and 72 B) 83 and 63
C) 110 and 90 D) 64 and 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 110 and 90

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If tanA - cotA = x, then value of x is?

A) (1 + 2cos2A)/(sinA cosA) B) (sinA cosA)/(1 - 2cos2A)
C) (sinA cosA)/(1 + 2cos2A) D) (1 - 2cos2A)/(sinA cosA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (1 - 2cos2A)/(sinA cosA)

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Mayur can complete a work in 27 hours. If he is joined by Jayantika who is 100% more efficient, in what time will they together finish the work?

A) 6 hours B) 3 hours
C) 9 hours D) 10 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 hours

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

A) Flower B) Fruit
C) Leaves D) Root
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Root

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Average of the runs of 133 players of a team is 38. If the average of the runs of the male players is 43 and the average of the runs of the female players is 24, then what will be the ratio of the total runs of male players and the total runs of female players respectively?

 

A) 301 : 60   B) 7 : 3  
C) 39 : 11   D) 60 : 207
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 301 : 60  

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In the given figure, OX, OY and OZ are perpendicular bisectors of the three sides of the triangle. If QPR = 65 deg and PQR = 60 deg, then what is the value (in deg) of QOR + POR ?

A) 250 B) 180
C) 210 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 250

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Marked price of an article is Rs 3600 and selling price is Rs 3132. What is the discount percentage?

A) 12% B) 13%
C) 17.21% D) 14.94%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13%

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