Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

35 persons are engaged to complete a work in 60 days. After 32 days it is observed that only (2/5)th part of the work has been done. The number of persons to be engaged to complete the remaining work in the said period is

A) 20 B) 35
C) 30 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25

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2 1911
Q:

In each of the following questions two equations I and II are given. Solve both the equations and give answer:
I. x2+2x-195=0II. y2+30y+225=0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C)  x < y D)  x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  x ≥ y

Explanation:

 I. x2 + 2x - 195 = 0 = (x+15) (x-13) => x = -15, 13

II. y2 + 30y + 225 = 0 = (y+15) (y+15) => y = -15, -15

So x ≥ y

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0 1911
Q:

The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle is 26 cm and 10 cm respectively. Calculate its area (in cm2).

A) 480 B) 96
C) 240 D) 192
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 240

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Filed Under: Area
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2 1911
Q:

Rs. 490 is divided among A, B and C such that A's share is half that of B's and thrice that of C's. What is C's share?

A) Rs.49 B) Rs.147
C) Rs.294 D) Rs.245
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.49

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Filed Under: Partnership
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1 1910
Q:

Choose the word is least like the other words in the group

A) Shoulder B) Foot
C) Finger D) Elbow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Foot

Explanation:

All except foot are part of hands.

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Filed Under: Odd Man Out
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0 1909
Q:

If a2sec2x - b2tan2x = c2 then the value of sec2x + tan2x is equal to (assume b2 ≠ a2 )

A) b2-a2+2c2b2+a2 B) b2+a2-2c2b2-a2
C) b2-a2-2c2b2+a2 D) b2-a2b2+a2+2c2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) b2+a2-2c2b2-a2

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0 1908
Q:

In an equilateral triangle of side 24 cms, a circle is inscribed touching its sides. The area of the remaining portion of the triangle is equal to

A) 36.6 sq. cm B) 54.2 sq. cm
C) 72.8 sq. cm D) 98.5 sq. cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 98.5 sq. cm

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1 1907
Q:

The mean of 20 observations is 19. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 20. The 21st observation is

A) 20 B) 30
C) 40 D) 42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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Filed Under: Probability
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6 1907