Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the edge of a cube is increased by 10%, then what will be the percentage increase in its volume ?

A) 30 B) 31.3
C) 136.1 D) 33.1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33.1

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If x+y+z = 1, 1/x + 1/y + 1/z = 1 and xyz = -1, then x3+y3+z3 is equal to

A) -1 B) 1
C) -2 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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Find the odd words/letters/number from the given alternatives.

A) Lion B) Panther
C) Tiger D) Wolf
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Wolf

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Sum of a fraction and thrice its reciprocal is 31/6. What is the fraction?

A) 2/9 B) 9/4
C) 9/2 D) 4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9/2

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The mean of marks secured by 65 students in division A of class X is 54, 30 students of division B is 50 and that of 55 students of division C is 48. Find the mean of marks of the students of three divisions of Class X.

A) 50.3 B) 49.6
C) 51 D) 52.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 51

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When x2+ax+b is divided by (x-1), the remainder is 15 and when x2+bx+a is divided by (x+1), the remainder is -1, then the value of a2+b2 is

A) 10 B) 20
C) 8 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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Ticket for an adult is Rs 1500 and a child is Rs 800. 1 child goes free with two adults. If a group has 25 adults and 12 children what is the discount the group gets?

A) 26.47 percent B) 20.38 percent
C) 31.60 percent D) 33.33 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20.38 percent

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A, B and C invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 6 : 5. A and C are working partners. Only B is a sleeping partner hence his share will be 3/4th of what it would have been if he were a working partner. If they make Rs 50,000 profit, half of which is reinvested in the business and the other half is distributed between the partners, then how much does C get (in Rs)?

A) 20000 B) 6000
C) 10000 D) 9000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10000

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