Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Speed of a boat along and against the current are 14 kms/hr and 8 kms/hr respectively. The speed of the current is

A) 11 kms/hr B) 6 kms/hr
C) 5.5 kms/hr D) 3 kms/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 kms/hr

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If a + b = 10 and ab = 24, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 280 B) 152
C) 140 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 280

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Marked price of an item is Rs 200. On purchase of 1 item discount is 22%, on purchase of 4 items discount is 33%. Rabia buys 5 items, what is the effective discount?

A) 35 percent B) 30.8 percent
C) 20.4 percent D) 34 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 30.8 percent

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30% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 5% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 33.5 percent B) 35.175 percent
C) 35 percent D) 6.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 33.5 percent

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20 pens and 46 pencils were purchased for Rs. 235. If the average price of a pencil is Rs. 2.50 then calculate the average price (in Rs.) of a pen.

A) 6 B) 4
C) 8 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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Two cars travel from city A to city B at a speed of 30 and 36 km/hr respectively. If one car takes 3 hours lesser time than the other car for the journey, then the distance between City A and City B is

A) 648 km B) 810 km
C) 432 km D) 540 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 540 km

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If a boat goes upstream at a speed of 21 km/h and comes back the same distance at 28 km/h. What is the average speed (in km/hr) for the total journey?

A) 24.5 B) 24
C) 25 D) 25.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

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A bus runs at 50 kmph. If the speed is increased by 10 kmph, it will cover 20 km more in the same time. Find the actual distance covered?

A) 100 km B) 150 km
C) 200 km D) 250 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100 km

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