Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the measure of the smaller of the two angles formed between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock when it is 5:49 p.m.?

A) 119 deg B) 119.5 deg
C) 120 deg D) 120.5 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 119.5 deg

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The least number that must be subtracted from 1294 so that the remainder when divided by 9, 11, 13 will leave in each case the same remainder 6 is:

A) 2 B) 3
C) 1 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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Find the maximum area of a rectangular field which is surrounded by a rope of 100 meters?

A) 500 sq.m B) 325 sq.m
C) 400 sq.m D) 100 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 400 sq.m

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If xy = -18 and x2+ y2= 85, then find the value of (x + y).

A) 8 B) 10
C) 9 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

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If 2x/3 - [5(4x/5 - 4/3)]/2 = 1/3, then what is the value of x?

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

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A series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

-7.5, 15, -30, 60, ? , 240

A) 120 B) -240
C) -120 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -120

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When Amar walk from P to Q and return from Q to P on cycle, it takes him 29 minutes. By walking both ways, it takes him 49 minutes. If he rides cycle both ways then what will be the total time (in minutes)?

A) 9 B) 11
C) 13 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9

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Q:

Which single discount will be equal to two successive discounts of 12% and 5%?

A) 17% B) 8.5%
C) 16.4% D) 15.2%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16.4%

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